An article from a magazine (source unknown, posted in haohanfw.com BBS by @隼鹰) discusses the capability of INS Vikramaditya and PLANS Shandong operating E-2 size AEW planes.
According to the tonnage and deck size differences of these two aircraft carriers, the cost of operating E-2 size aircraft is different.
In Vikramatidya, the flight deck areas B,D,E,F,J,K all need to be cleaned to keep the taking off and landing operation safe for E-2 size aircrafts. And thereafter the space left to avoid a collision is still very limited: when taking off, the space between the wing of E-2 to the bridge (area H) is less than 2 meters.
In Shandong, the occupation of places which may interfere with the TO/L operations are in area A2 and B.
According to the tonnage and deck size differences of these two aircraft carriers, the cost of operating E-2 size aircraft is different.
In Vikramatidya, the flight deck areas B,D,E,F,J,K all need to be cleaned to keep the taking off and landing operation safe for E-2 size aircrafts. And thereafter the space left to avoid a collision is still very limited: when taking off, the space between the wing of E-2 to the bridge (area H) is less than 2 meters.
In Shandong, the occupation of places which may interfere with the TO/L operations are in area A2 and B.