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[blindsight]

The crucial difference is that the Type-076 has EMALs catapults and arresting gear.
So it can be used to test out a new UCAV carrier doctrine which carries GJ-11s
But the Type-076 can still carry out amphibious operations

I expect the Type-076 will work out as a UCAV carrier, and then we will see a more specialised variant to support fleet carriers

In that case it's gonna need at least 3 turbines (with IEP) to guarantee it can keep up with the rest warships in the strike group.

 

[AndrewS]

In that case it's gonna need at least 3 turbines (with IEP) to guarantee it can keep up with the rest warships in the strike group.

I see a UCAV carrier operating semi-independently of a fleet carrier group

That isn't an issue anywhere within the 2 Island Chain, given the distances involved and a range of 4000km for a GJ-11

 

[blindsight]

I see a UCAV carrier operating semi-independently of a fleet carrier group

That isn't an issue anywhere within the 2 Island Chain, given the distances involved and a range of 4000km for a GJ-11

I feel the 076 won't be developed just for operations within the 2nd Island Chain.

 

[AndrewS]

I feel the 076 won't be developed just for operations within the 2nd Island Chain.

Realistically, in a high-intensity conflict, the Chinese Navy will really struggle to venture past the 2nd Island Chain.

China needs a lot more carrier airpower in order to neutralise Guam plus the neighbouring US carriers.

That is another 15+ years away

 

[Michaelsinodef]

Realistically, in a high-intensity conflict, the Chinese Navy will really struggle to venture past the 2nd Island Chain.

China needs a lot more carrier airpower in order to neutralise Guam plus the neighbouring US carriers.

That is another 15+ years away

Eh, their land based missiles should basically be able to take out bases like Guam pretty effectively.

Also, if their missiles can hit carriers (DF-17, DF-21D and the DF-26 I believe), it's actually a very big range where they can force out US carriers.

 

[AndrewS]

Eh, their land based missiles should basically be able to take out bases like Guam pretty effectively.

Also, if their missiles can hit carriers (DF-17, DF-21D and the DF-26 I believe), it's actually a very big range where they can force out US carriers.

In a short campaign yes
But in a long campaign, the long-range missiles will run out

 

[blindsight]

Realistically, in a high-intensity conflict, the Chinese Navy will really struggle to venture past the 2nd Island Chain.

China needs a lot more carrier airpower in order to neutralise Guam plus the neighbouring US carriers.

That is another 15+ years away

When you order a new class of warships, you'd better think 30+ years.

 

[blindsight]

In a short campaign yes
But in a long campaign, the long-range missiles will run out

If China is seriously preparing for it, the production number should not be an issue. It takes much longer to build, or even just to repair, ships.

 

[Overbom]

In a short campaign yes
But in a long campaign, the long-range missiles will run out

What is going to run out faster?

Land-based missiles or ships/aircraft?

Realistically, China is mostly worried about naval and air assets. As long as these 2 types of assets are taken out with missiles, then that's game over for US projection capabilities

 

[AndrewS]

When you order a new class of warships, you'd better think 30+ years.

I don't see the relevance of this statement.
The planned frigates and destroyers will still have a useful role to play in 30 years time