CV-16 Liaoning (001 carrier) Thread II ...News, Views and operations

[by78]

Note the skid marks:

The optical landing system:

FL-3000N missile launcher, anti-frogman rocket launcher, chaff launcher, CIWS gun, machine gun mounts, etc:

 

[by78]

Continued...

A panoramic shot:

 

[by78]

Hangar openings:

 

[by78]

More details:

 

[Blitzo]

a nice picture

 

[asif iqbal]

I think there is

2 x Z18 transport
2 x Z18J AEW
1 x Z18F ASW
1 x Z8 SAR
2 x Z9 SAR

Total 8 helicopters on board

Can someone confirm from hanger photo too ?

 

[by78]

a nice picture

It was already posted yesterday.

 

[A.Man]

 

[Ultra]

Cool photos.

So how many spies went through that tour?

 

[kwaigonegin]

Some high-resolution photos of various details on the Liaoning...




Device for propping up landing cables:

Those leaf springs lift the pendant off about 5" or 6" off the deck for the hook to catch. they really need to cover it up or put a cone or something because it's really a tripping hazard for first time visitors.