Type 076 LHD/LHA discussion

I suggested how an axial layout could be employed by a hypothetical Type 076 back on 18 February 2022 on my YouTube Channel: Based on the information available at the time.

On the subject of co-axial decks, this is my design for the deck layout of a pocket nuclear CATOBAR carrier with simultaneous takeoff and landing capabilities for FC-31 and drones.

Length is 666 feet. Beam is 135 feet. Waterline beam is around 75 feet.

The propulsion is nuclear, which saves deck space due to smaller island.

Total aircraft complement is around 30 aircraft, helicopters, and UAVs.

Guys ... why posting concepts and discussing this when we all see now that the 076 will have a stern lift?

Deino said:

Guys ... why posting concepts and discussing this when we all see now that the 076 will have a stern lift?

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Which raises the question, Is this the Type 076 as suggested by earlier reports, or is it a Type 075A or whatever? A stern lift, together with arrestor wires, doesn't make a lot of sense.

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Deino said:

Guys ... why posting concepts and discussing this when we all see now that the 076 will have a stern lift?

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SAC said:

Which raises the question, Is this the Type 076 as suggested by earlier reports, or is it a Type 075A or whatever? A stern lift, together with arrestor wires, doesn't make a lot of sense.

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Stern lift - largely confirmed

(EM)CATs - at least 1x confirmed

So, how is it recovering whatever it is launching with that(those) catapult(s)? Surely it would need arresting gear?

GTI said:

Stern lift - largely confirmed

(EM)CATs - at least 1x confirmed

So, how is it recovering whatever it is launching with that(those) catapult(s)? Surely it would need arresting gear?

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Stern lift - largely confirmed>>>>>>>not confirmed.We haven't seen this space at the stern of 076's hanger deck, which on 075 would hold the elevator when it lowered to the hanger deck.

hkvaryag said:

Stern lift - largely confirmed>>>>>>>not confirmed.We haven't seen this space at the stern of 076's hanger deck, which on 075 would hold the elevator when it lowered to the hanger deck. View attachment 130273

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You should probably try looking at the photos posted on this thread.

GTI said:

You should probably try looking at the photos posted on this thread.

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Which photos are you referring to? Do you mean the well deck?

To see where the lifts are for certain, you may want to confirm that the flight deck has finished.

HardBall said:

Deino said:

An update again showing the latest status of the first Type 076

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HardBall said:

Which photos are you referring to? Do you mean the well deck?

To see where the lifts are for certain, you may want to confirm that the flight deck has finished.

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He said largely confirmed, it dosn’t mean 100%. The photo certainly shows evidence.