CV-18 Fujian/003 CATOBAR carrier thread

[para80]

Fireworks at Jiangnan reported too. I am guessing they wouldnt do that just for a repositioning or some such.

 

[HailingTX20]

Very cool CGI image of the steam turbine connected to the flywheel/battery/capacitor by CCTV.

 

[hkvaryag]

Fireworks at Jiangnan reported too. I am guessing they wouldnt do that just for a repositioning or some such.

Someone say............

 

[PiSigma]

OMG … and I’m right now on a trip to the Black Forest!!!!

They waited for you to go on vacation. Make sure to go to Alpisbacher, I love their beer!

 

[sunnymaxi]

looks legit..

 

[Deino]

Do we know where she currently is?

 

[grulle]

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this says commissioning in 2026. maybe nov/dec 2025 also likely?

 

[para80]

The date is my estimate. I dont think 2025 is very likely but of course possible unless proven otherwise.

Re Fujian position, last tug locations were several returning to berth, one with a police boat remaining stationary in the river. Its not clear to me where the carrier is, I guess we will find out at daylight.

 

[henrik]

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this says commissioning in 2026. maybe nov/dec 2025 also likely?

Since they have tested extensively in the shipyards, most issues have been solved for commissioning.

 

[Deino]

Since they have tested extensively in the shipyards, most issues have been solved for commissioning.

Pardon, but either there is a language issue or I can only contradict: What in fact have they intensively tested in the yards? At least no real test of the vessel itself in action at various speeds, together with other assets, with the aircraft … as such ALMOST NOTHING what is relevant before commissioning!