PLAN Aircraft Carrier programme...(Closed)
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MwRYum
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If the island structure remains largely the same as with the CV-16, then we're looking at one of the 6 major blocks that will make up the end product (3 lower and 3 upper?).
From the looks of it, I think the module in the picture depicts the forward 1/3 of the island, and from the base of the island up to the top deckhouse.
The geometry of the island from even what little we see so far definitely looks different to CV-16, but the overall footprint on deck may be similar.
Whether it will feature the same exact mast as CV-16 is another matter -- I expect it to field the Type 346A arrays rather than Type 346 arranged in a 45 degree canted way similar to 052C/D, Burke etc. Whether it will feature the same Sea Eagle radar as on CV-16 is also unknown.
Underbridge deck is more out.
Also the side walkway of the bridge on the right is gone...
Also the side walkway of the bridge on the right is gone...
Yes...that pic of that part of the island (shown again here);
Just lends credence to the one we saw last week, where it is clearly sitting in a position next to the carrier ready to be lifted. (here):
I expect we shall see it lifted onto the carrier sooner rather than later.
Blackstone
Brigadier
Only a STOBAR, a CATOBAR CV is a color of a different horse. I suspect China's first venture into CATOBARland would be long and meticulous.
Intrepid
Major
The Chinese have the learning process with STOBAR aircraft carriers very well planned and executed. If they do it that way with CATOBAR aircraft carriers, they will also succeed the first time.
Intrepid
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Yes.
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