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

[lcloo]

Should we expect water to fill up the dock and this aircraft carrier towed out to sea for its launch?

Yes, that is exactly what will happen.

 

[cirr]

 

[terranMarine]

Launch is approaching

 

[samsara]

Launch is approaching

But not before the April 23rd!

Of course it will be cautiously readied... but still waiting for the Auspicious Day to go...

So Chinese-style

 

[cnleio]

 

[Deino]

And will it also get its pennant number before launch ?

 

[Dungeness]

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What?! They finished the top coat painting in 4 days?

It now looks 4/23 launch day is totally possible! I was very skeptical.

 

[samsara]

What?! They finished the top coat painting in 4 days?

It now looks 4/23 launch day is totally possible! I was very skeptical.

Let's just say that a modest number of 500 or so painters did the coat painting 24X7 to expedite the progress... does it sound feasible?

 

[Deino]

And will it also get its pennant number before launch ?

Any idea ?

 

[samsara]

LAUNCHING DATE 4/23
The Type-001A aircraft carrier launching commemorative postcards are seen. The launch date will be April 23, the 68th anniversary of the People's Liberation Army Navy.

@OedoSoldier 2017.04.09

 

[homing28]

 

[grey boy 2]

 

[Kiss_of_the_Dragon]

So we see the paint now

 

[samsara]

WITHIN FOUR DAYS, a Big Change of Color.

@xinfengcao 2017.04.09

 

[Dungeness]

WITHIN FOUR DAYS, a Big Change of Color.

@xinfengcao 2017.04.09

No shit! When Chinese say they are going to do something, they actually mean it.