That hangar.....doesn't seem to be part of the CG ship?
It is.
I suspect a mans picture was taken before the hangar module was lifted into place
That hangar.....doesn't seem to be part of the CG ship?
Could this double as a supply ship for islands farther away in the south China sea?
It could but I think they already planned more supply ship service with this new vessel.
A Full Picture
If there is only one ship in this picture, it is too long. Tow ships docking side-by-side?
She has a pretty large flight deck. That might well have been the starting point for the design. But why would a "cutter" need such a large flight deck?Nope, it is only a single ship.
Remember this thing is 12,000 tons.