China’s next generation of warships will be propelled by a powerful 50MW gas turbine

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Liu ZhenJanuary 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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China is developing a 50-megawatt gas turbine, the CGT50, for its next generation of warships and other key facilities. The project, undertaken by China State Shipbuilding Corporation, aims to establish a self-reliant supply chain for critical technologies. Advanced gas turbine engines are subject to export controls by the U.S. for national security reasons. The CGT50 is expected to power future aircraft carriers, amphibious assault ships, and destroyers, and may also have civilian applications. This development follows the recent unveiling of smaller gas turbine units, including the CGT3, CGT30, and CGT40, marking progress in China's gas turbine technology.

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703rd Research Institute 30% Liu Bingbing 40% Washington 50% Beijing 60% United States 70% China State Shipbuilding Corporation ×280% China ×590%

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gas turbine 100% warships 80% china 70% power generation 60% national security 60% self-reliant supply chain 50% aircraft carriers 50% industrial applications 40% export controls 40%

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