CV-18 Fujian/003 CATOBAR carrier thread

[kwaigonegin]

I had no idea that Fujian was a Kuznetsov derivative?! Down to the same hangar dimensions?

First time I hear of it. When can I get some more authoritative info on this?

I don't think the hangar has similar exact dimensions however it is generally agreed that 003's hull (especially below the waterline) is a close derivative of the kuznetsov class.

 

[vincent]

I don't think the hangar has similar exact dimensions however it is generally agreed that 003's hull (especially below the waterline) is a close derivative of the kuznetsov class.

And you based that assumption on what evidence?

 

[kwaigonegin]

And you based that assumption on what evidence?

There is no smoking gun or concrete 'evidence' but rather just overall culling and observations from various articles and posts over the last year etc.
Thus me saying 'generally agreed' as opposed to 100% sure or confirmed!
Speculation and educated guesses in forums like this and a couple of other more reputable ones including Chinese sites or posters are usually very close to actuals.
That's part of the fun though isn't it?

 

[vincent]

There is no smoking gun or concrete 'evidence' but rather just overall culling and observations from various articles and posts over the last year etc.
Thus me saying 'generally agreed' as opposed to 100% sure or confirmed!
Speculation and educated guesses in forums like this and a couple of other more reputable ones including Chinese sites or posters are usually very close to actuals.
That's part of the fun though isn't it?

All I see are pure speculations from nobodies.