CV-18 Fujian/003 CATOBAR carrier thread

supersnoop

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But as pointed out by @foolsball "The unobstructed version allows a relatively clear view of the orange objects on the pier and near the catapult amidships."

As such it looks indeed as if these "could" be preparations for the first catapult test.

(Image via @LeoSongPKU from Weibo)


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Could be reading too much into it, but the second photo in the other post with that level of surreptitiousness, could be an indicator of higher levels of security in the area
 

ACuriousPLAFan

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What do you think? So far I got no reply to "Are you sure this isn't yet another fake?"

That background doesn't look like Jiangnan. Where are the shipyard's warehouses, fabrication halls and assembly halls in the background?

The crane's model and colour is also wrong.

Plus, there isn't much greenery around Fujian's fitting-out location to speak of.
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