CV-17 Shandong (002 carrier) Thread I ...News, Views and operations

[abc123]

It's been commissioned but it hasn't gone on its first deployment. When that first deployment happens, one can talk about meaningful operational capability. That probably won't happen for another year or two.

What are they waiting for?

 

[Sczepan]

may be minor modification in drydock

 

[Intrepid]

What are they waiting for?

The pilots who are trained on the Shandong are only needed later. Then why hurry now? Always remember: the Shandong was not included in the original plan, it was built additionally.

 

[abc123]

The pilots who are trained on the Shandong are only needed later. Then why hurry now? Always remember: the Shandong was not included in the original plan, it was built additionally.

Wait, you mean that Shandong is also just a training carrier, just like Liaoning? Not an operational one?

 

[Intrepid]

Wait, you mean that Shandong is also just a training carrier, just like Liaoning? Not an operational one?

Liaoning and Shandong are aircraft carriers to gain experience. And the Chinese do it very thoroughly. They even came up with floating institutes that accompany the two aircraft carriers.

 

[antiterror13]

What are they waiting for?

Perhaps waiting for your final approval, maybe

 

[lcloo]

What are they waiting for?

It is in shakedown period. All ships do it AFTER commissioning. War ships, and in particular aircraft carrier may take from 1 to 2 years to complete the shakedown. During shakedown, they would sail and berth at the dock repeatedly.

British and US carriers undergo the same process.

A shakedown for a ship is generally referred to as a

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as the new crew familiarise themselves with the ship and with operating together as a single unit, raising their proficiency until the warship can be considered

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[abc123]

It is in shakedown period. All ships do it AFTER commissioning. War ships, and in particular aircraft carrier may take from 1 to 2 years to complete the shakedown. During shakedown, they would sail and berth at the dock repeatedly.

British and US carriers undergo the same process.

A shakedown for a ship is generally referred to as a

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takes place after a successful shakedown. However, for warships, the shakedown period extends post-

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I know that. But, maybe I'm not informed enough, I don't recall that Shandong did sail since commissioning?

 

[abc123]

Liaoning and Shandong are aircraft carriers to gain experience. And the Chinese do it very thoroughly. They even came up with floating institutes that accompany the two aircraft carriers.

Can you explain that? I'm here to learn something.

 

[Intrepid]

Can you explain that? I'm here to learn something.

The two aircraft carriers are accompanied by ships with lecture halls, meeting rooms and offices. The Chinese spend a great deal of time, resources and personnel not only for the equipment, but especially for the procedures and for training and further education.