CV-18 Fujian/003 CATOBAR carrier thread

[Intrepid]

I have no idea, whether we will see one, two, four or even six conventional CATOBAR-carriers before the first nuclear carrier joins the navy.

 

[Iron Man]

I would think it's still far more likely the #4 would be a CATOBAR carrier, i.e., a duplicate or somewhat improved version of #3. It's a lot like CV-17 after CV-16.

The PLAN has three goals here to strike a balance: technology progress, crew training, and operational availability. The nuclear-powered carrier, under the best scenario, won't be commissioned near the end of next decade. There are so much to be done (and learned) to build a blue-water navy around carriers. The CATOBAR carrier introduces a whole new dimension of training and operating experiences. PLAN can not afford to wait so long and to play with only one CATOBAR carrier during the time. Besides, capacity-wise, building another CATOBAR won't hinder the development of the nuclear-powered carrier: JNCX and Dalian can both work on a separate carrier simultaneously.

I'm not sure where you got that I think #4 would NOT be a CATOBAR carrier. CATOBAR and nuclear are two completely different issues.

 

[weig2000]

I'm not sure where you got that I think #4 would NOT be a CATOBAR carrier. CATOBAR and nuclear are two completely different issues.

OK, so I should have said the #4 would still be a conventional CATOBAR carrier. I missed the word "conventional." But it was pretty obvious within the context, as I also said it would be a duplicate of #3.

 

[SinoSoldier]

I've been reading through the new thread started by that "PB19980515" guy. 2019 according to him will be a major, major year for the PLAN aviation wing.

Things to be revealed include:
1. J-XY 5th generation fighter (carrier-based)
2. Upgraded J-15 (with J-16 avionics and ability to datalink with J-20)
3. EW version of the J-15
4. KJ-600

All four will be making their maiden flights near the end of 2019, if we go by what PB says.

P.S. 2019 will also be a major year for the space & PLAAF sectors, with the expected maiden launch of the CZ-5B, and appearance of H-XX and JF-17 Block III.

 

[Jeff Head]

I have no idea, whether we will see one, two, four or even six conventional CATOBAR-carriers before the first nuclear carrier joins the navy.

I think it will be two STOBAR (which they already have), followed by two conventional powered CATOBAR, followed by nucklear carriers that are CATOBAR.

Afte that point I believe they will all be nuclear and will probably have the next one after those two be the ones that end up replacing CV-16 and CV-17 come years from now while they maintain a force of six carrier.

Tim will tell!

 

[asif iqbal]

But J15 EW has also flown

And J15B in production

3rd prototype of J31 is rumoured to be navalised

But other than mock up KJ600 would be a welcome !

 

[SinoSoldier]

But J15 EW has also flown

And J15B in production

3rd prototype of J31 is rumoured to be navalised

But other than mock up KJ600 would be a welcome !

I don't think either variant of the J-15 has entered production or made its maiden flight.

There might be an interim FC-31 prototype between now and the debut of the J-XX but I doubt it will be navalized.

 

[asif iqbal]

I don't think either variant of the J-15 has entered production or made its maiden flight.

There might be an interim FC-31 prototype between now and the debut of the J-XX but I doubt it will be navalized.

 

[SinoSoldier]

Apparently a photo from many years ago (of the J-15S).

 

[asif iqbal]

Apparently a photo from many years ago (of the J-15S).

With wingtip ELINT pods ?