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?