China Reveals Ambitious Plans for a ‘Star Wars’-Inspired Space Warship Equipped with Jets and Missiles

China has unveiled a video showcasing a colossal futuristic space warship designed to deploy unmanned jets and hypersonic missiles.

China has introduced bold plans for a cutting-edge space warship that it asserts may eventually be capable of deploying unmanned fighter jets and launching hypersonic missiles from near space.

On Tuesday, state media unveiled a computer-generated video featuring the proposed Luanniao carrier as it races along the edge of the atmosphere, firing missiles and launching multiple jets in a striking exhibition. The design takes the form of a large triangular spacecraft, evoking similarities to visuals from the “Star Wars” film series.

Beijing claims that the Luanniao will measure nearly 800 feet in length, positioning it as the largest warship of its type globally. According to state media, the carrier is designed to accommodate as many as 88 unmanned Xuan Nu fighter jets.

China has asserted that the advanced carrier may become operational within the next 30 years, aligning with its wider initiative to enhance air and space capabilities. The Aviation Industry Corporation of China is developing the project, which is regarded as one of the nation’s most ambitious aerospace initiatives to date.

Nonetheless, the plans have garnered doubt from defence analysts, who have characterized the proposal as impractical and mainly aimed at serving propaganda objectives.

“For the external audience, it does create an impression that they are developing technology beyond the region’s reach – it’s essentially Star Wars material,” defence expert Peter Layton informed the UK’s Telegraph.

Layton, a visiting fellow at Australia’s Griffith Asia Institute, stated that the technology needed to create such a platform is not yet available. He observed that it would require “enormous amounts of fuel” and depend on propulsion systems that are still in the developmental stage.

He noted that Beijing has a longstanding tradition of utilizing prominent defense announcements and imagery to “inspire the Chinese public” and position itself as a global leader in technological innovation.