CV-18 Fujian/003 CATOBAR carrier thread

[BTKTB]

It's my first time posting here but really i have to ask.

Why Fujian seems so "empty" and the Aircrafts on top of it always seem to be the same number (couple of each 3 types of aircrafts) and they're always in the same position? is something wrong? or it's just a photography thing or what's happening here?

Sorry for the very low quality post, just really needed to ask.

Good ragebaiter comment, very low quality post indeed.
China is rigorous when it comes to military development, also China doesnt know magic, you are just assuming China is already capable of operating its 1st CATOBAR carrier the way americans operate theirs, you are the one overreaching not China

 

[no_name]

I suspect that Fujian will become primarily a training/long term reserve carrier within the next decade. It has a deck, island and layout very similar to what the nuclear carriers will have, so its ideal for pilot, aircrew and regular crew training. And because its conventional, it can be stored for a long time but readied relatively quickly if needed.

Not before 2050.