Trumpeter 07313 PLA Navy Aircraft Carrier LiaoNing CV-16 1/1000 is a plastic model kit representing the first aircraft carrier in the history of the People’s Republic of China – Liaoning (CV-16), crafted in a precise 1/1000 scale. This model is an excellent choice for collectors of naval militaria and enthusiasts of modern military technology who value detailed replication and historical authenticity.

The Liaoning vessel (Type 001) has its origins in the Soviet Project 1143.6. Its construction began in the 1980s at a shipyard in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, originally for the USSR under the names "Riga" and "Varyag." After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the ship was acquired by China, where it was thoroughly rebuilt and modernized to meet Chinese requirements and equipped with PLA Navy technology. Liaoning was commissioned in 2012, becoming a key element in the development of the Chinese navy in the modern era.

• Scale: 1/1000
• User country: China
• Period of use: Modern times (since 2012)
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Material: High-quality modeling plastic
• Accessories included: Detail parts, decals, transparent parts, assembly instructions (glue and paints not included)
• Built dimensions: approx. 32 cm in length
• Difficulty level: 2/5 – suitable for beginner and intermediate modelers

The Trumpeter 07313 model allows you to faithfully recreate the silhouette and details of the Chinese aircraft carrier, including the characteristic ski-jump, helicopters, and miniature carrier-based aircraft models. Thanks to carefully prepared sprues and a comprehensive manual, assembling the model is accessible even for less experienced modelers. The kit does not require advanced tools or experience with photo-etched parts, making it an ideal choice as a first warship for your collection.

We recommend this model to all modelers interested in modern warships and naval history enthusiasts. This is a unique opportunity to own in your collection a miniature of the most recognizable Chinese aircraft carrier – a symbol of China’s ambitious plans for maritime power.