China Unveils 'Luanniao' Space Warship Concept: Sci-Fi or Future Warfare?

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News18•04-02-2026, 04:46
China Unveils 'Luanniao' Space Warship Concept: Sci-Fi or Future Warfare?
- •China has revealed the concept of 'Luanniao', a massive space aircraft carrier, as part of its 'Nantianmen' mission, aiming to monitor the entire planet from Earth's atmosphere.
- •The 'Luanniao' is envisioned as a grey triangular vessel, 242 meters long, 684 meters wide, and weighing 120,000 tons, capable of carrying 88 'Xuan Nu' unmanned fighter jets with stealth technology and hypersonic missiles.
- •Defense experts suggest that if built, 'Luanniao' could render existing defense systems obsolete, giving China a significant advantage in regions like Taiwan and the South China Sea.
- •Despite the ambitious plans, experts are skeptical, citing the lack of current propulsion and fuel technology required to send such a vessel into orbit, considering it a potential 'publicity stunt'.
- •While 'Luanniao' remains a concept, China's recent space achievements, like the Chang'e-6 mission, demonstrate its rapid progress in space technology, setting a blueprint for future warfare.
Why It Matters: China's 'Luanniao' space warship concept, though futuristic, highlights its ambition in space warfare and technology.
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