CV-18 Fujian - Type 003 Aircraft Carrier News & Discussions

[Brainsucker]

Latest update of the Type 002's mock up at Wuhan

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How big will the CV 002 be? It look small. Or maybe it just a mock up for the islands only?

 

[ChineseTiger1986]

How big will the CV 002 be? It look small. Or maybe it just a mock up for the islands only?

non-EMALS version = 80,000 tonnes
EMALS version = 100,000+ tonnes

 

[CAPRICORN-88]

IMO China will leapfrog the STEAM catapult and proceed straight into EMAL.

Based on what we are reading, the product is ready. Only the Aircraft Carrier is not.

 

[hk299792458]

IMO China will leapfrog the STEAM catapult and proceed straight into EMAL.

Based on what we are reading, the product is ready. Only the Aircraft Carrier is not.

The product is not certified, so not ready at all.

Henri K.

 

[ChineseTiger1986]

China's second aircraft carrier features smaller island to maximize carrying capacity：military expert
(People's Daily Online) 13:15, September 08, 2016

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Construction photo of China's second aircraft carrier. (Photo from internet)​

According to online photos showing the construction of China's second aircraft carrier, workers are already at the stage of attaching the ship's island, which acts as the command center for all flight deck operations. The installation of the island means that nearly all the large-scale equipment is basically finished and in place, and that the ship is close to entering water.

Modern aircraft carriers usually feature the bridge and chimneys on one side of the flight deck, which together resemble an island. However, comparing the island of this new carrier with that of the Liaoning, the island of the new carrier is noticeably smaller.

During a CCTV interview, military expert Cao Weidong said the construction photos make clear that the design of this carrier differs from the Liaoning in some key respects. Firstly, the new carrier boasts a smaller island, meaning that more space will be available for shipboard aircraft. Secondly, the performance of the carrier's new radar is superior to that of the Liaoning.

Wu Qian, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said at a press conference on Aug. 25 that the construction of the first Chinese-made aircraft carrier was moving along quite smoothly.

According to the CCTV report, compared with the Liaoning, the new carrier will be able to enter active service more quickly. The new carrier's shipborne weapons and electronic equipment will also be the most advanced available.

China's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, is a refurbished former Soviet Union ship, which the Chinese government purchased from Ukraine.

It belongs to this section.

https://defence.pk/threads/type-001a-aircraft-carrier-news-discussion.416441/page-21

The product is not certified, so not ready at all.

Henri K.

I was also convinced that the Type 002 will use the steam catapult. However, there is too much uncertainty right now. It does look like our leader and PLAN do really trust the EMALS. So everything will remain with suspense, and we can't ensure which type of catapult will be used until the Type 002 is out.

 

[ahojunk]

It belongs to this section.

https://defence.pk/threads/type-001a-aircraft-carrier-news-discussion.416441/page-21
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Thank you @ChineseTiger1986 .

As per your suggestion, I have deleted the post and moved it to the correct thread.

 

[grey boy 2]

简氏防务周刊21号报道，中国开始试飞J-15弹射型舰载机。该机前起落架作了大幅改进可使用弹射器起飞，卫星照片还显示位于辽宁兴城的海军舰载机训练基地正同时修建一套蒸汽弹射器和一套电磁弹射器。

 

[yusheng]

CD魔牛小队大猫哥：写在“三好舰”即将现身之际--祝大家2016年国庆快乐

http://lt.cjdby.net/thread-2295112-1-1.html

happy national day
the 002 is going to appear!!!!

 

[Deino]

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But that image is not the Type 002 already under construction ??? ... it's only a placeholder showing the place where it will be build ?
Or am I wrong?

Deino

 

[yusheng]

just as what has haapened in 2013 when 001 started, the 002 was already under construction though without official confirmation , however, the day 002 appears is coming when 001 enters the water.

Jiangnan is working on it, the pictures shows its work place.

 

[ChineseTiger1986]

But that image is not the Type 002 already under construction ??? ... it's only a placeholder showing the place where it will be build ?
Or am I wrong?

Deino

The Type 002 is going to make its public appearance in the Spring 2017 just like the Type 001A in the Spring 2015.

 

[grey boy 2]

The project of "002" 6-70000 class aircraft carrier has begun

 

[sheik]

The project of "002" 6-70000 class aircraft carrier has begun

If my memory was not that bad, about one month ago the op was frustrated because PLA wants to use EMALS on 002 and many previous work by op and his colleague on the steam catapult system would be wasted. Since this new message was dated by 9/30, does it mean the decision was changed again and 002 will have steam catapult as originally planned?

 

[Deino]

Via the SDF:

https://www.sinodefenceforum.com/pl...lopment-news-thread.t8048/page-24#post-420833

Fzgfzy has some fresh information regarding the Type 002:

~70,000 tons (likely standard displacement, which would mean 80,000+ tons full load), three catapults and two elevators. There's some speculation saying this is a sign that construction on the 002 is underway.

He also has another surprise for us:

~35,000-ton Landing Helicopter Dock with aft elevator. Make of this what you will...

EDIT: Forgot the http://lt.cjdby.net/thread-2309430-1-1.html

 

[JSCh]

https://twitter.com/x/status/791551154534572032