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

Intrepid · Apr 27, 2018

Tam said:
Does it appear to me that the barracks ship and the carrier are connected by this blue bridge-tunnel?

As You can see in *this* view from the top, it is not connected.

Deino · Apr 27, 2018

Hendrik_2000 said:
You mean this except there is no barge here

Where is the barge ?

Deino · Apr 27, 2018

Following the stability / inclining test only on 23. April it seems as if the first cruise of the Type 002 carrier is imminent ... (via PDF)

Subetei · Apr 27, 2018

by78 said:
A satellite image of Dalian from April 24, 2018. Looks so quiet from up there.

Is that preparation in the dry dock for a new keel?

Hendrik_2000 · Apr 27, 2018

Subetei said:
Is that preparation in the dry dock for a new keel?

More likely to reserve the spot for CV17 in case any problem arise during the sea trial.
Today's picture via LKJ86

SinoSoldier · Apr 28, 2018

New photo from April 28, 2018. Sea trial flags have been installed!

Sczepan · Apr 28, 2018

Romeo - Uniform = pass behind me (the way is off my ship. You may feel you way past me) - dangerous (you are standing into danger)

Dante80 · Apr 28, 2018

Seems to be a rehearsal.

Franklin · Apr 28, 2018

Via LKJ86 PDF

Hendrik_2000 · Apr 28, 2018

Bigger pic of the trial flag via Yusheng

Some kind of dress rehearsal? via LKJ86