How many carrier-based aircraft can Chinese, American, and Russian aircraft carriers carry? Russia can carry 41, the United States 86, but what about China?

The strength of an aircraft carrier as the master of the sea lies in the aircraft it carries.

These carrier-based aircraft can strike any target at sea, sufficient to destroy a small country.

Therefore, the number of aircraft carriers can carry directly determines its combat capability.

The United States, China, and Russia, as important forces in the world's navies, each have different carrier capabilities.

American carriers typically carry about 86 aircraft, while Russian carriers can carry about 41.

So how many aircraft can Chinese carriers carry?

The carrier-based aircraft on carriers constitute a formidable striking force. Carriers can be likened to mobile airports at sea, capable of carrying various types of aircraft, including fighters, bombers, early warning aircraft, and helicopters.

They can quickly take off and land on the carrier deck, forming dense attacks like swarms, with unparalleled maneuverability and striking power.

Carrier battle groups can quickly move to distant waters and carry out precise strikes on distant targets through carrier-based aircraft.

In addition, carrier-based aircraft can take off at any time to quickly respond to and adjust to the battlefield situation, making carrier battle groups invincible on the ocean battlefield.

The United States, as the country that first developed carrier technology, has always been in a leading position in the carrier-based aircraft carrying capability.

Nimitz-class and Ford-class carriers typically carry about 70 to 90 aircraft and are the mainstay of the U.S. Navy.

In comparison, the Russian carrier "Admiral Kuznetsov" has a carrying capacity of about 44 aircraft.

Although it cannot always carry a full load of carrier-based aircraft, it typically carries about 41 when it sets sail.

China's carrier development is also actively progressing, currently owning three carriers including the Liaoning, Shandong, and Fujian.

Liaoning carries about 36 aircraft, while the carrying capacities of Shandong and Fujian are about 50 and over 80 aircraft respectively.

Especially, the Fujian also carries China's latest carrier-based aircraft, the J-35, further enhancing the strength of the Chinese navy.

Although China still has a certain gap with the United States, it has surpassed Russia. It is worth noting that China's development speed in carrier construction has shocked the world.

It is believed that with the passage of time, China's carrier cause will become stronger and ultimately become the world's first naval force.

With the development of naval warfare, the role of aircraft carriers and carrier-based aircraft becomes increasingly important.

Aircraft carriers, as mobile bases at sea, with carrier-based aircraft being one of their most powerful weapons.

An increase in the number of carrier-based aircraft means enhanced combat capability for carriers, and for navies worldwide, possessing powerful carrier battle groups is crucial.

In the future, with the continuous development of technology and the enhancement of military strength, aircraft carriers and their carrier-based aircraft will continue to play a crucial role at sea.