Not really when you consider what it does in terms of transit.
This should explain it:
It was built specifically so that vessels did not have to go around Denmark.
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This should explain it:
It was built specifically so that vessels did not have to go around Denmark.
Yeah, I wasn't aware of the canal's purpose built existence prior to delft's post.
That said, it's still quite a sight.
asif iqbal
Lieutenant General
Ok now the 22nd mission should be ready to sail soon
22 missions is a milestone
I hope we get some surprises
22 missions is a milestone
I hope we get some surprises
Blackstone
Brigadier
Yeah, like maybe Liaoning mini-CBG with 6 to 8 J-15s and an assortment of helicopters!
GreenestGDP
Junior Member
asif iqbal
Lieutenant General
Like the new tankers, Type 052D or LPD !!
I believe they have sent Type 071 LPDs on the anti-piracy missions in the past, right?
They have also sent Type 052Cs but no Type 052D as of yet. Heck, the current round the world tour the PLAN is doing (which is abut to visit the Eastern US) is a continuation of one of the anti-piracy missions which includes a Type 054A, a Type 052C, and an AOR.
One of the new AOR vessels would be nice.
I expect they will continue sending Type 054As and various DDGs, with an AOR for these missions.
One day, they will send the Liaoning our away from the Westpac and the SCS with several J-15s, a couple of DDGs, a couple of FFGs, and an AOR. That will be big news when they do...wherever it goes.
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asif iqbal
Lieutenant General
Yes they have sent LPD quite a few times but not very often
Sending a LPD out would be good to see again
Sending a LPD out would be good to see again