CV-17 Shandong - Type 002 Aircraft Carrier News & Discussions

[grey boy 2]

 

[TaiShang]

China begins equipment installation on homegrown aircraft carrier
(People's Daily Online) March 10, 2017

The major construction and design work of China’s second aircraft carrier has been completed, bringing the country one step closer to establishing its own carrier fleet, according to a PLA authority.

“The aircraft carrier’s hull blocks have been joined at the shipyard, and equipment installation is currently underway,” said Wang Weiming, deputy chief of staff of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy and an NPC deputy, during a March 9 interview with Xinhua on the sidelines of the annual session of the National People’s Congress. The carrier is now awaiting fitting, Wang added.

“In addition to the existing carrier Liaoning, China will put more effort into building its own fleet of aircraft carriers. The number of China’s future carriers depends on the country’s strategic and military needs. We will not compete with the U.S. to build a fleet of 12 carriers, which is not necessary for China, as the country pursues a national defense policy that is purely defensive in nature,” Chen Zhou, a researcher with the Academy of Military Sciences, told Beijing Youth Daily. Chen is also an NPC deputy.

Chen’s remarks came after U.S. President Donald Trump promised that he would bolster the U.S. Navy by expanding its number of carriers from 10 to 12.

Echoing Chen, Wang Huayong, deputy political commissar of the Eastern Theater Command, attempted to allay fears surrounding China’s rising naval power. He emphasized that the country’s forces are for defensive purposes only.

“The aircraft carrier is still in its training and trial stage. Marines remain weak, and the number and quality of long-distance vessels do not meet expectations," Wang told Xinhua.

 

[Deino]

Oedo soldier speculation
Yesterday's 001 A type aircraft carrier. It seems that it will be launched on March 26
昨日の001A型空母。3月26日で進水予定らしい

https://twitter.com/x/status/840048803700867072

 

[nang2]

Oedo soldier speculation
Yesterday's 001 A type aircraft carrier. It seems that it will be launched on March 26
昨日の001A型空母。3月26日で進水予定らしい

https://twitter.com/x/status/840048803700867072

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wrong thread, mod?

 

[Deino]

wrong thread, mod?

Uppss ... Sorry !

But now corrected.

 

[Deino]

From cjdby,

Any idea, how long it will take to paint the ship, clean the deck and prepare it for launch ?

 

[Deino]

APAR Installation has begun ...

+ another new one !

 

[Deino]

New images ...

 

[BHarwana]

Second Chinese Liaoning aircraft carrier might be launched at the end of April 2017, local media reported Friday.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – According to Sina news portal, a number of photos have been circulating in the Internet, depicting installation of radars and base painting of the deck. After analyzing the photos expects came to a conclusion that the vessel might be launched in late April, in particular on April 23, when China celebrates Founding day of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy.

Liaoning is a Type 001 class vessel. The first carrier was rebuilt out of Soviet aircraft cruiser Varyag in early 2000s, with the first sea trial taking place in 2011. In September 2012, Liaoning was commissioned into the PLA Navy.

In late December 2015, the Chinese Defense Ministry announced plans to construct a new Liaoning aircraft carrier, built by China itself.

https://sputniknews.com/asia/201703241051909732-china-aircraft-carrier/

 

[Deino]

Ohhh .... can You please post Your posts in the already existing threads instead of each time creating a new one !!

 

[samsara]

CCTV 4 中文国际 – FOCUS TODAY 今日关注 20170327
首艘国产航母或将下水 火箭军随时待战

• China's first home-made carrier may be launched on PLA Navy Day (4/23)
• PLA Rocket Force is ready for combat anytime

 

[Deino]

Not sure if indeed from yesterday but anyway until the end of April (4/23) it will be a tough timeline !

 

[samsara]

Here's a screenshot from CCTV clip"

Works progress of Type-001A A.C. by February 22, the blurred captions say: Minor work ongoing (L); Superstructure installed (middle) and Flight deck complete (R).

There's a good chance that the date will be met since the state-owned broadcast and people in knowing have covered it.

 

[Deino]

Here's a screenshot from CCTV clip"

Works progress of Type-001A A.C. by February 22, the blurred captions say: Minor work ongoing (L); Superstructure installed (middle) and Flight deck complete (R).

There's a good chance that the date will be met since the state-owned broadcast and people in knowing have covered it.

But the issue is that ship HAS to be painted prior to its launch, which alone will be a tough timeline to finish.

 

[samsara]

But the issue is that ship HAS to be painted prior to its launch, which alone will be a tough timeline to finish.

Let's see Deino let's see if the famous Chinese building speed works on this one or not.

Just less than 30-day waiting let's build the patience a little bit more... I've been refraining from being in rush to watch its launch since last time...