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Why type 52D need modify to launch cruise missile ? All naval missile is design to fit specification of VLS, means dimension. for China main issue is can't make small missile compare to US/Euro arm maker, but believe China arm company is keep R & D future will see more smaller missile with...

Yep, specially 1996 Taiwan crisis really a lesson to China. that why china built new warship is with powerful arm/weapon compare to other Asian warship and for prepare future war with Japan/US Navy. and they china know to get back Taiwan, must make strong military power to block US assist in...

Well all shipyard try get business from gov, from other view, Production in GuangDong is good for PLAN for south fleet, close to there navy base easy for arrangement/training, short time/more easy to get maintenance after commission. it may not get big contract like in Dalian/JNCX, but built...

Also got news new large shipyard name CSSC Guangzhou Longxue Shipbuilding at Longxue Island, GuangZhou, will start built large Destroyer on 2018 for South PLAN, but not sure is 055 or 052D/E. heard Guangzhou huangPu shipyard (built PLAN frigate only due to small space) will move to this Longxue...

EMALS most difficult is on power storage, need big and fast enough to charge and release power instantly (during heavy operation). electric should no the issue just extra Gas turbine will be enough, plus get energy recovery from Electromagnetic aircraft arrestor system. China is master in...

If not wrong, SM-6 Anti-Ship variant RIM-174A modify from SM-6 standard, but main issue is Warhead too small (64kg) to attack Frigate/Destroyer, it main target on small patrol boat or Corvette. as comparisons, small NSM Anti-ship missile have 120kg warhead and Exocet Block III have 180kg...

There is video for launching ceremony in China ...waiting member can upload in Youtube.

better resolution ... type 055 really nice looking

nice 055, so huge, the completion is looking good for first ship, look like already able to sea trial, hopefully can get side view...

I think China already in development for new stealth bomber, so future H6 series will retire too. so maybe no need WS-18 .. unless WS-18 also use for new stealth bomber.

well there is many news on 002, latest news is 002 technical design has been final in 2015. and already start building module in Jiangnan Shipyard at shanghai and subsidary shipyard. possibly we will see they start join the module in shipyard in 2018. there is have 2 group with different view...

Don‘t think so for current, future J-31 in PLAAF will be determine by new PLAAF commander, as long current commander General Ma in place, hard for J-31 get PLAAF contract and Funding. current commander General Ma already 68 age, expected retire within 1 year. PLAN is more possible for J-31 get...

2017 Paris Air Show aircraft list (updated in May).... no sign FC-31 will come yet. https://www.siae.fr/visiteurs_pro/liste_des_aeronefs.htm

Maybe boss of Dalian shipyard and Shanghai changxing shipyard can discuss together for launch 4 unit 055 at same day .... haha :pleasantry:

IF MTOW increase than is OK, i early tot is Empty Weight is increase 3 tons.

hopefully Y-20 can get oversea deal (export) in future after replace new engine. Y-20 should take more part in International air show like Paris Air Show.

I not believe FC31/J31 got 3 tons of weight added with no change to hull, just bull shit by media.

It because 1) commercial aircraft wings and Engine located below body of plane means less block to radar surveillance area, typically military plane like c130/Y9/Y20 block radar surveillance about 25-27%, but commercial aircraft just about 14-16%. 2) commercial aircraft much more quiet less...

You also forgot to add AVIC AG600 world's largest amphibious aircraft will perform first flight soon. :cheers:

the HK newspaper just simply report. no need bother it. 40000 tonne just possible full load. 35000-36000 tonne more possible.