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Chinese aircraft carrier "Varyag" completes maiden sea tests

Beijing, China - Following the trials, it is sent back to a shipyard for refurbishing

A spokesman for Chinese Defense ministry, Yang Yujun, during a press conference held yesterday unveiled that "Varyag" -the first China's aircraft carrier- has completed its maiden sea tests reaching the planned targets and was later sent to a shipyard to be refurbished. The maintenance would be necessary for a ship that -according to local government- should be used for scientific research, exploration...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1133339
Rome, Italy, 09/01/2011 12:22
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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