Nice, 2 days since the last photo and they got the final 2 flight deck modules mounted. Now time for the 2 holes to be closed up and finally, the island.
CV-18 Fujian/003 CATOBAR carrier thread
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Countdown for the install of island~
Considering the fast pace and stage of the construction, I have quite some faith that this carrier will and can be launched prior to first of October for China's National Holiday.
There is also an interesting topic in Chinese forums that they are discussing on which carrier will enter deployment first, INS Vikrant or Type 003?
There is also an interesting topic in Chinese forums that they are discussing on which carrier will enter deployment first, INS Vikrant or Type 003?
Definitely 003. BTW, what aircraft do the Indians plan on using on the Vikrant? Is Rafale an option, or is it too prima donna to be based on their flat top?
No, IMO never ever - until they want at least to avoid such an incomplete "something" like the Indian did - before early 2022.
and that question, I think this was only a joke! At least it is not a serious question.
Do you have a source for that?. I'd like to read more on it.
Thanks. Best pic so far! Can't wait till the island's mounted!
Another pic of 003, but at night. Apparently, 彩云香江 thinks the builders are working night shifts. I'm guessing he thinks that due to the lit-up square holes at the flight deck. It would make sense, since the workers are probably fitting out the interior with piping, wiring etc.
Lol I was saving up that picture of the model to post a comparison once 003 had its flight deck closed and island installed, but you sprung it ahead of me.