1.5% gdp defense budget limits too many ship building projects. China still has a low military budget. They are going for small quantity and higher tech instead of bulk numbers.
00X/004 future nuclear CATOBAR carrier thread
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Note that this implies 2 aircraft carriers built every 5 years.
If this continues, and given a 50 year service life, that would imply a steady-state fleet of 20 aircraft carriers.
I would say this is towards the upper limit of how large I expect the Chinese Navy to grow to.
I think the Chinese Navy could settle on a somewhat smaller fleet size, but this does depend on how bad US-China relations get.
Guys ... stick to the topic and the way Russia wanted to sink USN carriers, how the US' AD works and even more how many the USN will loose against the PLAN in a war is off topic!
Open another thread for fleet AD or whatever but not in this thread!
Next step will be bans including for those who don't agree with a moderator's request by posting stupid emojis!
Open another thread for fleet AD or whatever but not in this thread!
Next step will be bans including for those who don't agree with a moderator's request by posting stupid emojis!
21/06/25 does anyone has clear image?
Guys, this is probably not an aircraft carrier
On May 8th, Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. (DSIC) under China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) achieved the keel-laying milestone for the world's first methanol dual-fuel intelligent VLCC (T300K-103), built for China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES).
This vessel, independently developed by DSIC based on its research projects, represents the eighth generation of VLCCs. Classified by the China Classification Society (CCS) as a single-class vessel, it measures approximately 333 meters in length and 60 meters in width, capable of carrying about 2.1 million barrels of crude oil. The ship incorporates the latest hull design, allowing it to maintain the same cargo capacity as its predecessor while reducing its draft, demonstrating superior overall performance as a highly efficient and energy-saving very large crude carrier.
Adhering to a design philosophy of "green, environmental protection, intelligence, and safety," the vessel features a methanol dual-fuel main engine. It is equipped with an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system for the main engine, selective catalytic reduction (SCR) denitration equipment for the generators, and open-loop desulfurization scrubbers. These features ensure full compliance with the latest environmental emission standards, maximizing energy efficiency and economic viability. Additionally, it integrates intelligent systems for energy efficiency, cargo handling, operation and maintenance, and a smart ship-based platform, further enhancing the vessel's operational efficiency and safety.
On May 8th, Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. (DSIC) under China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) achieved the keel-laying milestone for the world's first methanol dual-fuel intelligent VLCC (T300K-103), built for China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES).
This vessel, independently developed by DSIC based on its research projects, represents the eighth generation of VLCCs. Classified by the China Classification Society (CCS) as a single-class vessel, it measures approximately 333 meters in length and 60 meters in width, capable of carrying about 2.1 million barrels of crude oil. The ship incorporates the latest hull design, allowing it to maintain the same cargo capacity as its predecessor while reducing its draft, demonstrating superior overall performance as a highly efficient and energy-saving very large crude carrier.
Adhering to a design philosophy of "green, environmental protection, intelligence, and safety," the vessel features a methanol dual-fuel main engine. It is equipped with an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system for the main engine, selective catalytic reduction (SCR) denitration equipment for the generators, and open-loop desulfurization scrubbers. These features ensure full compliance with the latest environmental emission standards, maximizing energy efficiency and economic viability. Additionally, it integrates intelligent systems for energy efficiency, cargo handling, operation and maintenance, and a smart ship-based platform, further enhancing the vessel's operational efficiency and safety.
This would explain the 2x CVs under construction - one of them is actually a VLCC
Well, what kind of VLCC has thick anti-mine compartments neither does it explain the supposed nuclear reactor. This ship should have a 60m beam but DL's mystery ship only has a beam of 43.8m. Unless VLCCs are designed to have significant deck overhang for some reason, it doesn't match the ship in the drydock.