A 100,000-ton space-based behemoth has emerged, with 88 fighter jets assembled in a single frame! What global military capabilities has China's Nantianmen Project redefined?

At the very beginning of 2026, CCTV dropped a bombshell – the Nantianmen Project, a 100,000-ton "Luan Bird" aerospace carrier equipped with 88 powerful fighter jets, unexpectedly igniting the public's imagination. Before everyone could even process it, details kept emerging: no longer limited to aircraft carriers floating on the ocean, the combat platform was directly upgraded to near-Earth orbit. Scenes that seemed straight out of science fiction movies suddenly became a reality.

The Luan Bird, this aerial behemoth, is supported by three cutting-edge power technologies. At its core is its controlled nuclear fusion reactor. Don't let the seemingly unremarkable name fool you; its energy density surpasses fossil fuels by millions of times. Fuel oil? That's child's play. If the Luan Bird were to fly on fuel, the consumption of a single cruise would send chills down the spines of oil refineries worldwide. A small amount of nuclear fusion fuel can continuously output massive amounts of energy, handling flight, takeoff, landing, and weapon operation all in one go. Even more impressive is the miniaturization and ultra-stability required. If it can be built in a ground laboratory, and then implemented on an aerial carrier, the technological threshold is immediately raised to the maximum. The future civilian energy revolution might one day rely on this system to take root and flourish.

Furthermore, the inductive force field drive device allows the Luan Bird to break free from fuel constraints and maneuver freely even in a vacuum. Propellers and jet engines are all sidelined; the force field interaction directly propels the giant ship into orbit. Without the hassle of propellant jets, efficiency skyrockets, and the ship can adjust its attitude at any time in the complex space environment, keeping the takeoff and landing platform for 88 fighter jets as stable as a mountain.

The variable-cycle engine is the third key feature. The Luan Niao (a type of aircraft carrier) must shuttle between the edge of the atmosphere and near-Earth orbit, adapting to constantly changing environments and requiring its propulsion system to adapt accordingly. In the atmosphere, it operates in an air-breathing mode, maximizing efficiency; at high altitudes, it switches to rocket propulsion with a single click, ensuring undiminished power. Adaptability under complex conditions is a technical challenge comparable to asking a weightlifting champion to perform ballet. Without such a propulsion system, neither the carrier nor its aircraft can operate effectively in extreme environments.

Speaking of size, what does 100,000 tons mean? The world's most advanced active aircraft carrier, the US Ford-class, has a full-load displacement of just over 100,000 tons and relies on seawater for buoyancy. The Luan Niao directly launches this 100,000-ton steel behemoth into the sky, completely freeing itself from atmospheric constraints. With a length of 242 meters and a wingspan of 684 meters, it can accommodate 88 carrier-based aircraft and is equipped with a complete combat support system, making it a veritable independent air and space combat hub. Its maximum design speed of Mach 16—19,600 kilometers per hour—allows it to traverse several provinces in the blink of an eye. In this respect alone, no existing combat platform in the world can compare.

Kinetic deterrence? With its size and speed, even without weapons, imagine 100,000 tons of steel falling from the sky at Mach 16 – the kinetic energy would be devastating. Coupled with 88 carrier-based aircraft, it could instantly cover any target globally, forming an absolute strike advantage. The main force among the 88 carrier-based aircraft are the White Emperor and the Mysterious Maiden. The White Emperor is 24.6 meters long, has a maximum takeoff weight of 52 tons, a top speed of Mach 4.8 within the atmosphere, a canard-shaped flat fuselage, variable-sweep wings, and stealth and high maneuverability. It is fully equipped with electromagnetic railguns, anti-satellite missiles, and electronic warfare equipment, capable of both high-altitude and ground operations, providing a complete solution for electronic jamming and cyber intrusion.

The Mysterious Maiden, on the other hand, is unmanned and primarily combat-ready. Its fuselage is equipped with a meson circulation generator, using a force field to propel it through space, primarily targeting high-stealth penetration, and partnering with the White Emperor for strikes and firepower division. Combined with the carrier's maneuverability, this combination forms a multi-layered aerospace combat system, instantly outpacing global defense systems.

Current mainstream air defense and anti-missile systems were never designed with 100,000-ton aerospace carriers and fighter jet formations in mind. They can handle targets within the atmosphere and in low-orbit, low-speed targets, but if the Luan Niao (a type of aircraft carrier) were to fly by at Mach 16, the interception window would shrink to zero. Using an arrow to shoot down a supersonic aircraft is a complete waste of effort. Even if the fighter jet formation is detected, the Bai Di's Mach 4.8 penetration speed and stealth capabilities are beyond the capabilities of existing systems, not to mention the laser weapons carried by the Luan Niao, which strike at the speed of light, leaving traditional interception systems no time to react.

Let's talk about nuclear weapons again. The threshold is high; they're more for deterrence and rarely used in actual combat. The Luan Bird and its 88 fighter jets form a combat system with precise strikes, wide coverage, and are always ready for use. While other countries are still vying for air and sea supremacy, we've already extended our reach to near-Earth orbit, truly occupying the global strategic high ground. The Luan Bird's all-domain mobility and the instantaneous strike capability of its fighter formations allow for the suppression of any target globally at any time, firmly maintaining the initiative in our own hands.

The mindset of warfare has been completely reshaped. In the past, the focus was on positional defense and troop deployment; now, the moment ground radar picks up a signal from a phoenix (a mythical bird), fighter jet formations have already rapidly penetrated to the target area. Before the enemy can even adjust their formation, airborne troops have already been deployed under fighter cover. This speed and this dimension render traditional combat concepts completely ineffective. The global strategic landscape is being forced to rearrange itself because of this system.

Let's look deeper. This 100,000-ton space carrier and 88 fighter jets are far from isolated pieces of equipment. Behind them lies an entire technological ecosystem. The Nantianmen Project integrates cutting-edge achievements in energy, power, materials, artificial intelligence, and precision manufacturing. History has long proven that major national defense projects consistently drive explosive growth in civilian technologies. The Manhattan Project ignited nuclear energy, the Apollo moon landing spurred semiconductors and new materials, and the Nantianmen Project will do the same. The technologies of the phoenix and fighter jets will undoubtedly permeate the civilian sector in the future. Controlled nuclear fusion will be used to supply clean energy on Earth; fighter jet aerodynamic design and stealth materials will improve civil aviation safety and fuel efficiency; and artificial intelligence collaborative systems will advance into intelligent transportation and industrial control. Inductive force field actuation will further promote civilian aerospace, making space tourism and orbital resource development a new reality. Upgrading the entire industrial chain, leaping in productivity, and generating wave after wave of technological dividends.

While most countries are currently vying for terrestrial interests, we have already turned our attention to near-Earth orbit and even further into space. Daring to think, daring to act, and daring to break through – this spirit is the true engine of technology. Even though the full implementation of the Luan Bird and fighter jet formations will take time, the mere fact that this plan has been proposed and continuously promoted is enough to demonstrate China's strategic vision and boldness on a global strategic level. A 100,000-ton giant ship soaring through the sky, 88 fighter jets guarding the airspace – the coordinated upgrading of national defense capabilities and civilian technologies – this is the new footnote to China's aerospace era.

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