CV-18 Fujian/003 CATOBAR carrier thread

[lcloo]

Have any of her escorts been spotted also? What ship is China pulling security with if any?

You can see in the 3rd picture on post #10195 posted by by78, there were 3 escorts on the top of the image. Presumably destroyers and frigates, probably a type 055, one type 052D and a type 054A which was posted in PLA Navy news thread.

PLA Navy news, pics and videos

A rare sight - View from inside of the enclosed conning tower of a PLAN SSK/SSN/SSBN. Posted by @牧星观海天 on Weibo.

www.sinodefenceforum.com

 

[by78]

A closer look at the island.

 

[by78]

Her sea trials continue off the coast of Liaoning.

 

[siegecrossbow]

Her sea trials continue off the coast of Liaoning.

Somebody should inflate a J-31 decoy on deck and watch the freak out that ensues.

 

[tankphobia]

Somebody should inflate a J-31 decoy on deck and watch the freak out that ensues.

Better yet, some trapezoidal or Dorito shaped balloons on board to cause endless online drama about secret 6th gens.

 

[luosifen]

Somebody should inflate a J-31 decoy on deck and watch the freak out that ensues.

Why would they give credibility to the land-based version (without naval features) being on the carrier? Might as well put a type 59改 mock-up on the EM cats at that point.

 

[siegecrossbow]

Why would they give credibility to the land-based version (without naval features) being on the carrier? Might as well put a type 59改 mock-up on the EM cats at that point.

Because it would show that J-31 is ready and will be inducted into PAF by 2025.

 

[Maikeru]

Because it would show that J-31 is ready and will be inducted into PAF by 2025.

2025? I think you mean next month...

 

[Deino]

Because it would show that J-31 is ready and will be inducted into PAF by 2025.

Don't let this see the usual suspects, otherwise I once again have to read the usual BS all over on C and the PDF!

 

[Andy1974]

Better yet, some trapezoidal or Dorito shaped balloons on board to cause endless online drama about secret 6th gens.

… literally floating.