CV-16, CV-17 STOBAR carrier thread (001/Liaoning, 002/Shandong)

[oseaidjubzac]

The Shandong aircraft carrier is conducting a maritime search and rescue exercise.

 

[by78]

A better version of a previously shared image.

 

[by78]

A better version of a previously shared image.

 

[asif iqbal]

A better version of a previously shared image.

Type 901 is a beautiful tanker

 

[TheWanderWit]

Type 901 is a beautiful tanker

And they need to build more. I think mostly everyone finds it odd that they seemingly aren't building many 901/903As to keep pace, even if it's 1-2 a year given the large amount of surface combatants that are about to enter the fleet in the next few years.

 

[lcloo]

And they need to build more. I think mostly everyone finds it odd that they seemingly aren't building many 901/903As to keep pace, even if it's 1-2 a year given the large amount of surface combatants that are about to enter the fleet in the next few years.

Their needs have been fullfilled. There are enough replenishment ships to go around.

They will build more if the new needs demand it.

 

[00CuriousObserver]

Shandong is still operating in the SCS after the exercise.

 

[GiantPanda]

A very nice magazine cover.

Gorgeous. Love the J-15Ds!

 

[by78]

Interior images of carrier Shandong, including weapons elevator, galleys, sick bay, convenience store, etc.

 

[Deino]

Any idea, why or what there is blurred out? ... IMO most likely just to tease!