It is almost as if the PLA security apparatus realized that there is no way of hiding a 80,000 ton behemoth so they threw up their hands and went “what the heck let’s make a big show out of it”.
CV-18 Fujian/003 CATOBAR carrier thread
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Scenes onboard Fujian when she was leaving Jiangnan for her 1st sea trial this morning. Posted by @沉默的山羊 on Weibo.
The two people in the foreground of the 1st photo are the Chairman of the CSSC Wen Gang (left) and the Commander of the PLAN Hu Zhongming (right).
The two people in the foreground of the 1st photo are the Chairman of the CSSC Wen Gang (left) and the Commander of the PLAN Hu Zhongming (right).
Another photo of Fujian moving out into the East China Sea to begin her first sea trial. Posted by @包容万物恒河水 on Weibo.
And here's one by a Nikkei reporter, taken when Fujian just departed Jiangnan. Posted by @foolsball on Twitter.
And here's one by a Nikkei reporter, taken when Fujian just departed Jiangnan. Posted by @foolsball on Twitter.
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Yup
I also wonder how many NATO subs are out there lying and waiting for days/weeks to be the first to collect this monster's acoustic signature.
A new cat and mouse game has begun
CV-18 Fujian 003 CATOBAR carrier
They didn't have a big enough red/white/blue stripe canvas tarp
As someone that served on FIVE US Navy CVs..I must state that Fujian is one impressive looking ship! I really like the design of the island. Very sleek! I'm looking forward to seeing her operate aircraft. soon I hope...
I wish all aboard fair winds and following seas!
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These "mates"look really squared away! Awesome pics posted of this ship by all!
PeoplesPoster
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Any comments on efficiency of the top deck layout? There's been a lot of arm chair generals online with varying opinions.