Intrepid
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The design wasn't 100% aircraft carrier, it was cruiser and an aircraft carrier.
PLAN Aircraft Carrier programme...(Closed)
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The superstructure is from the kiew class, and I think the starboard side has actually been extended, if you compare with the original kiew class vessel:
I also think there is a short take-off position, it just happens to be along the same line as the long take-off ones and the lack of deflectors means it is not clearly marked out:
http://www.sinodefenceforum.com/world-armed-forces/indian-military-news-ii-26-5934.html#post249063
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They did increase the space to the starboard of the island. Allows more trucks and deck equipment to be parked there.
kwaigonegin
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The superstructure is from the kiew class, and I think the starboard side has actually been extended, if you compare with the original kiew class vessel:
I also think there is a short take-off position, it just happens to be along the same line as the long take-off ones and the lack of deflectors means it is not clearly marked out:
http://www.sinodefenceforum.com/world-armed-forces/indian-military-news-ii-26-5934.html#post249063
thanks! totally forgot about that. Come to think of it I think there have been entire threads on why the decision was made to do that.
Actually, if you look at the starboard launch track, around the middle of the island, just before that track crosses into the landing area, there is a small marking across the launch track that could well be that single, shorter launch position.
Hendrik_2000
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There should be no doubt anymore Shenyang can deliver. First 2 of the pre serial undergoing factory test see video at 2:48. J 15 in navy color but no serial number . A great day for Naval aviation.
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Hopefully we will see a air wing on the Liaoning early next year. But for that to happen the Liaoning needs to go out to sea more often. Why does that ship need such a long time off between sea trials ?
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