CV-18 Fujian/003 CATOBAR carrier thread

[davidau]

Maybe it's the same person who claimed, earlier this year, the Type 003 has developed cracks on the flight deck.....I think we all remember that story.

There's always going to be jealous people spreading rumors.

yeah, especially pro west. they couldn't stand China has talents abound and learn from others mistakes

 

[Wrought]

yeah, especially pro west. they couldn't stand China has talents abound and learn from others mistakes

You could spend every hour of your life correcting idiots and never run out. Or you can ignore them like you ignore the noise of the city every day (assuming you live in a city). Noise is just noise. It means nothing. Better to worry about things which actually matter.

 

[by78]

The best version yet.

 

[luosifen]

The best version yet.

Looks like they're also testing the bilge pumps? What other details besides the EMALS test can we notice from this?

 

[Blitzo]

That island superstructure looks rather far from being ready... Maiden sea trial only in 2024, perhaps?

Considering 2024 is only a month away, "only in 2024" doesn't mean much.

That said I think the superstructure looks pretty complete and fitted out.
The scaffolding is there yes, but considering a month or two ago there wasn't much scaffolding I wonder if this current scaffolding is for paintwork, which you'd only do if it was near the end of the fitting out phase.

 

[MwRYum]

Considering 2024 is only a month away, "only in 2024" doesn't mean much.

That said I think the superstructure looks pretty complete and fitted out.
The scaffolding is there yes, but considering a month or two ago there wasn't much scaffolding I wonder if this current scaffolding is for paintwork, which you'd only do if it was near the end of the fitting out phase.

Thing is, we don't know how "recent" that picture actually is.

 

[Blitzo]

Thing is, we don't know how "recent" that picture actually is.

For shipyard pictures, especially of relatively accessible ones like JNCX, we don't have quite the same kind of caution for when a picture is taken compared to aircraft/airbases.

 

[iantsai]

Shandong:
Launch: 2017-4-26
First sea trial: 2018-5-13
Commission: 2019-12-17

Fujian:
Launch: 2022-6-17
First Sea trial: would be 2023-7-xx according to the schedule of Shandong
Commission: would be 2025-2-xx

Being the first catapult carrier, I think it would take more time installing the devices and testing. So I think:

Fujian:
Launch: 2022-6-17
First Sea trial: 2023-12-26, birthday of Mao Zedong
Commission: 2026-10-1, national day

would be a good plan.

 

[TK3600]

Shandong:
Launch: 2017-4-26
First sea trial: 2018-5-13
Commission: 2019-12-17

Fujian:
Launch: 2022-6-17
First Sea trial: would be 2023-7-xx according to the schedule of Shandong
Commission: would be 2025-2-xx

Being the first catapult carrier, I think it would take more time installing the devices and testing. So I think:

Fujian:
Launch: 2022-6-17
First Sea trial: 2023-12-26, birthday of Mao Zedong
Commission: 2026-10-1, national day

would be a good plan.

August 1st is closer to Shandong schedule. Formation of PLA.

 

[Chavez]

Powerout for fujian em catapult?