First seen on the Fujian (003).
Type 076 LHD/LHA discussion
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The 076 LHD Sichuan was floated out just now after the launch ceremony 2 days ago. Posted by @这丫头有点风 on Weibo.
An electromagnetic ejection device with a length of more than 90m and a 200m runway with arresting ropes. Theoretically, at any time, 8-10 J35 fighter jets can take off from a distance of 3,000km, land and launch another attack. At the same time, it can eject AEW drones, which is almost a perfect light aircraft carrier.
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Wow very nice the Type 076 LHA + Type 075 LHD in the same shot !
looks well squared away
I remember the time when the question was raised , can China even build modules for flat deck ships ?
around 2010 I think
looks well squared away
I remember the time when the question was raised , can China even build modules for flat deck ships ?
around 2010 I think
The problem here is how to land.
Ship is straight-decked, with the most obvious parking is forward; parking to the right is limited by landing tempo, as it involves way more maneuvering. Of course, it's also possible to strike down every new fighter, but it'll limit landing tempo of a 50k ship even more.
Broken/missed cable - and we're in for a big kaboom on deck and likely carrier out of action, like it was in 1950s era.
Basically, the question with 076 is they really have to decide if it's a LHA, or it's already a carrier.
If PLAN needs deck space for J35s, they will probably just build a carrier. In war time, you want to operate with muscle memory not to mention the logistics nightmare. Qualifying J35s for feasibility and emergencies-only sounds more prudent. However, variants of the JL-10 make for better fit.