DALIAN, CHINA — China's Type 001A aircraft carrier is all set to conduct its fourth sea trial.<br /><br />The aircraft carrier's latest trial involved 32 J-15 fighter jets and took place on December 27, according to the South China Morning Post.<br /><br />The Type 001A aircraft carrier can carry up to 40 aircrafts. The carrier is powered by a steam turbine and also has a ski-jump deck for take-offs.<br /><br />The Liaoning Maritime Safety Administration said the sea trial took place near the Bohai Strait in the northern Yellow Sea.<br /><br />The ship was expected to test its aviation system, radar, and communication systems.<br /><br />The carrier is expected to be delivered to the PLA Navy by April, according to Global Times.<br /><br />The aircraft carrier was previously tested during sea trials in May, August and October of 2018.
