Flattops have many functions but you can imagine that when amphibious operation is of less weight and sea control is of more weight the optimum goes from fewer large ones ( ten of 100k ) to more of lesser size, say 14 0f 70k and not to 14 of 100k. Money remains important.
PLAN Aircraft Carrier programme...(Closed)
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antiterror13
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In 30 years means 2045 ... I highly doubt China' navy would be more powerful militarily than the US. For Army I would say yes, for Air Force ... no
Guys, this is the Chinese aircraft Carrier Thread...not the whose navy will be most powerful in 30 years thread.
Such comparisons do not add materially to this discussion about the carriers that China is building.
China will have its maritime needs...now and in 30 years...irrespective of which navy is considered "most powerful."
So lets just let that whole discussion drop.
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Such comparisons do not add materially to this discussion about the carriers that China is building.
China will have its maritime needs...now and in 30 years...irrespective of which navy is considered "most powerful."
So lets just let that whole discussion drop.
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lcloo
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From Recruitment page of Jiangnan Shipyard official website. I can think of only one ship, i.e. type 002 aircraft carrier. I believe they do not built nuke powered subs in JNCX yard.
This recruitment aims at fresh graduates of 2016. They do not build a ship with fresh graduates, these are trainees/ supporting personnel assisting those who are already in place.
This recruitment aims at fresh graduates of 2016. They do not build a ship with fresh graduates, these are trainees/ supporting personnel assisting those who are already in place.
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Type 002 will start building soon so this looks like preparation for a later, nuclear powered, flattop. Perhaps also for nuclear powered cruisers to start building around 2030 or even later. Thorium anyone?
In another 15 years, 2030. China economy will grow twice the size it is now. By this time, type 001 & 002 carrier will be fully operational and type 003? (probably new catapult or emal) will be in building stage. We do not know type 003, China third carrier will plan for a leap using EMAL or incremental steps to CATAPULT launch system. And possible the third carrier will be a nuclear one. Sigh....another 15 years.....
antiterror13
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agree, but at that time (2030) the cost building it would be more than double
Quickie
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There are signs China is building a second indigenous carrier, but the third carrier will only come on in 15 years time? Did I miss anything?
asif iqbal
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Very interesting
Imagine 2 x STOBAR carriers operational in PLAN
A Chinese CSG would add 2-3 x Type 052D/Type 055 with a Type 901 replenishment tanker with a Type 093 SSN
The Type 055 would cover the entire strike package and the two x DDG would cover all other areas plus giving the tanker cover for when it falls behind
Ahead of the package would sails the SSN
Formation sailing it's called, I bet chinese have been practicing this behind the scenes
For sure when they deploy they don't want to be caught off guard or out of place
They will be training training training for all scenarios and for the events for which there is no training
Carrier business is a tough one
Imagine 2 x STOBAR carriers operational in PLAN
A Chinese CSG would add 2-3 x Type 052D/Type 055 with a Type 901 replenishment tanker with a Type 093 SSN
The Type 055 would cover the entire strike package and the two x DDG would cover all other areas plus giving the tanker cover for when it falls behind
Ahead of the package would sails the SSN
Formation sailing it's called, I bet chinese have been practicing this behind the scenes
For sure when they deploy they don't want to be caught off guard or out of place
They will be training training training for all scenarios and for the events for which there is no training
Carrier business is a tough one
I think I'd be more comfortable with 2-4 FFGs and 2-4 DDGs and a large DDG, depending on intensity of the combat zone.
Call it 2 054As (or future successor) with 2 052Ds and an 055 for standard escort during peacetime and against low tech foes, while 4 054As and 4 052Ds and an 055 for escort against a higher technology foe.
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