CV-18 Fujian/003 CATOBAR carrier thread

[by78]

J-15T operating from carrier Fujian.

 

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Misc. additional high-resolution images.

 

[no_name]

Pizzerias around the Pentagon is probably really appreciative of the PLA this year...

 

[siegecrossbow]

Pizzerias around the Pentagon is probably really appreciative of the PLA this year...

PLA saved them from private equity acquisition!

【【察话会Au】250922中国航母电弹五代机！让美国人来追赶吧-哔哩哔哩】

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Yankeesama believes that the footage were taken during the March period and were only released because PLAN made further progress with EMAL testing (carrying munitions, full fuel load for instance).

 

[Rafi]

What is the anti-submarine option going overseas? Z20?

Will there be a 4th-generation version of S3/A6 carrier-based anti-submarine / ELINT manned subsonic jet?

the KJ-600 airframe will have a transport and MPA versions.

 

[Blitzo]

the KJ-600 airframe will have a transport and MPA versions.

That is not categorically confirmed, so I wouldn't say it with such confidence as of yet

 

[DriedDragonfruit]

Does this amount of soot on the mast and radars/other sensors lead to any potential issues? I would assume that it's minimal but I also don't think anyone would voluntarily choose to have it.

 

[Rafi]

That is not categorically confirmed, so I wouldn't say it with such confidence as of yet

True just a sort of guess, the airframe being certified for Carrier ops, and the Yanks using theirs for transport and maritime ops, makes sense.