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CV-18 Fujian/003 CATOBAR carrier thread
- Thread starter Jeff Head
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Is that the rumored newly added window cut out on the right there?
Yes.
Here's one more CGI on said changes by @大包CG on Weibo.
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Meanwhile, according to a certain 茶话会 discussion on Bilibili, it has been alleged that the J-35 and KJ-600 will appear on 003 CV-18 Fujian next year (2024). I don't know when did this discussion took place, nor any other specific details of the discussion itself, so kindly take this information with a pinch of salt (for now).
Also, just a little note...
Recall that the 002 CV-17 Shandong conducted her sea trial (at least the first one) with most of the flight deck markings already painted, albeit without all the necessary coatings applied onto the flight deck.
So far, we haven't seen any flight deck markings on the 003 CV-18 Fujian. Hence, unless there is a deviation from Shandong's case, I suppose we might have to wait for a bit more before Fujian sets sail for the first time.
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PeoplesPoster
Junior Member
huh, I thought there would be windows on the rear of the island, guess not.
Intrepid
Major
Not neccessary, primary flight control is on the front end of the island with the possibility to look aft. Same layout as with US carriers.
What are all of those antennas doing, particularly the massive array above the level of the funnel?
lcloo
Captain
The long antennas on an aircraft carrier are used for various purposes. They are called aerials and are used to help the pilots communicate with other people. The antennas can have many different shapes and sizes, which are largely determined by the manufacturer itself. Their shape and placement are usually determined by their directional qualities and the frequencies they use to operate.
If you’re referring to the long poles that extend horizontally off the sides of an aircraft carrier, they are HF radio masts that are hinged down for flying operations. They can be lowered to lay horizontally, presumably to keep them out of the way of any aircraft landing or taking off. They are manually lifted when in close confines.