CV-18 Fujian/003 CATOBAR carrier thread
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President Xi will only be present during the commissioning ceremony, so it is unlikely that he will be present for the commencement of Fujian's sea trial.
It is not implausible that the thing on satellite could be some sort of ceremonial stage, and it is possible people in relative seniority may be present for it if there is a milestone like having finished fitting out or being ready for sea trials.
Obviously such a ceremonial stage doesn't mean that it requires the head of state to be there, it could be anything from some military brass or even just some senior shipyard people.
The specific individuals present is not important, it's more about whether it could physically be a ceremonial stage.
As for whether it is a stand or whether it represents anything, we'll just have to wait.
where is the shadow?
asif iqbal
Lieutenant General
It is a shuttle bus for shipyard workers, it is there twice a day and everyday. It is just plain luck for the sattelite to capture it this time.
that would make it a very big shuttle bus?
although I do think this carrier is not that far away from sea trials
and I mean Q1 2024
As I remember, wasn't the inclining test done a few weeks ago?
Also, his post has been deleted. Either self-deleted, or got censor-hammered.
Okay, looks like the carrier has been moved away from its berthing position. Posted by @horobeyo on Twitter.
Here's one is taken today (19th November).
There are 4 (or 5) tugs right around the carrier.
For comparison, this is what she looked like 5 days ago.
Showing the movement:
Here's one is taken today (19th November).
There are 4 (or 5) tugs right around the carrier.
For comparison, this is what she looked like 5 days ago.
Showing the movement:
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