CV-16, CV-17 STOBAR carrier thread (001/Liaoning, 002/Shandong)

[H2O]

Does anyone know how long Liaoning is suppose to remain in dry dock? IIRC, it's been there since March 2023. Have the PLA-Navy released any info on what is being upgraded / repaired?

The latest image of carrier Liaoning in dry dock.

Are there any images taken from the other (port) side of the ship?

 

[Helius]

Does anyone know how long Liaoning is suppose to remain in dry dock? IIRC, it's been there since March 2023. Have the PLA-Navy released any info on what is being upgraded / repaired?

[snip]

Last scheduled maintenance Shandong underwent lasted 6 months, just for reference.

 

[Deino]

Sorry for just posting the link, but the images are too large ..

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1686617395337502720

 

[by78]

A 'below decks' peek at carrier Shangdong's arresting gear system. The returning pilot radios ahead with roughly how much his plane weighs, and arresting wire operators make adjustment to the system accordingly.

 

[Intrepid]

A 'below decks' peek at carrier Shangdong's arresting gear system. The returning pilot radios ahead with roughly how much his plane weighs, and arresting wire operators make adjustment to the system accordingly.

This is exactly how it works on all other aircraft carriers of other nations.

 

[by78]

Damage control exercise onboard carrier Shandong.

 

[by78]

 

[Intrepid]

Looks like a very clean well maintained ship.

 

[by78]

Shandong's CIC:

Shandong's ready room:

 

[by78]

Pilots readying for flight.