CV-17 Shandong (002 carrier) Thread I ...News, Views and operations

[Blitzo]

Not until there is clear proof that number 3 is building! Though I bet against, at this point China has pretty much proven their Varyag-mod class carrier building prowess and I think it makes sense for them to build a second 001A, or a 001B, in close succession before moving on to a completely different design.

Still not enough trust in rumours I see.

 

[PanAsian]

Still not enough trust in rumours I see.

You betchya!

 

[Deino]

Congrats to all involved !!!

Here a few quite XL images.

 

[damitch300]

 

[asif iqbal]

Ok now I want to see CV-16 and CV-17 Parked together !

In a naval base or even just a photo opp that would be amazing !!

 

[Iron Man]

Very interesting. It seems CV-16 and CV-17 islands both have the same total number of decks.

 

[asif iqbal]

BBC news has the launch on front page

Seems like the event has made international headlines !!

Well done again to China

 

[Franklin]

Holy sh!t its happening ! 23 april was a bust. I expected that the ship would launch that day but it didn't happen. Today I didn't expect this and now its launched. But never the less GREAT WORK ! Looking forward to see her fitted out and go on sea trial.

 

[Air Force Brat]

Very interesting. It seems CV-16 and CV-17 islands both have the same total number of decks.

Exactly, looks like they stuck to the PLAN!

 

[Blackstone]

Exactly, looks like they stuck to the PLAN!

Yup, looks like they met their PLAN to me too.