2021 Zhuhai Airshow Naval Systems
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Three interesting models. The one in the back appear to be an UAV carrier/mothership. Not sure about the other two, but they appear to be some kind of ELINT, communications, EW, or radar barges.
Mystery solved, sort of. These are "systematized/integrated blue force systems" for land, air, and sea. Not sure what that means precisely, but these appear to be equipment that simulate adversary electronic signatures for OPFOR purposes.
Its definitely not a traditional aircraft carrier, since we can also see the deck is that of an LHA/LHD. Then you have the catapult straight down the middle which I would assume is an EMALs. I won't call it the 076, but a generic representation of a UCAV-LHD/LHA hybrid carrier.
I'm sure we can even see a catapult in that CGI. The pronounced yellow centre line strip is reminiscent of the new marking eg Izumo now wears for F-35B use, and of course similar to US LHD markings. It overall appears to be a generic amphibious asssault ship design, with very strong US aesthetics for some reason (note island design).
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76mm NG16-1A naval gun. Suitable for ships displacing 500 tons and above.
Here is the actual NG16-1A in the flesh.
