CV-18 Fujian/003 CATOBAR carrier thread

[SINCHIKI]

Another image displays the comparison of Type-003 & USS Harry S. Truman CVN-75 ⬇

 

[plawolf]

If they are not intending to cut out more windows, it would suggest they intend to use that part of the bridge as a briefing room. This would make sense given how small they managed to make the island that they need to make the best use of all available space. For fought ops, not having windows on that side doesn’t cause any compromises since there are no deck or aircraft there to need to keep track of.

 

[Vincent Ang]

Who could design such ugly island in 21st centry

Functionality trumps aesthetics anytime and anywhere for a weapon system.

 

[Intrepid]

If they are not intending to cut out more windows, it would suggest they intend to use that part of the bridge as a briefing room.

I think more that there are radar screens that are easier to read in artificial light and do not like direct sunlight.

 

[Richard Santos]

Who could design such ugly island in 21st centry

Which carrier has a pretty island?

 

[by78]

Who could design such ugly island in 21st centry

Is that a rhetorical question? In case you were trolling, I'd like to remind you that this forum isn't for trolls. If that was a genuine question, then I'd suggest that you phrase your question better or stay a silent observer for a while to gain enough knowledge to ask better questions in the future. Your choice.

P.S. Military affairs and hardware aren't about beauty contests. The business of waging war is not a matter of beauty. If aesthetics is what you care about, then there are

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[Blitzo]

@Bltizo this very interesting comparison shows that more windows won't be cut into the observation deck.

I did see that. I'm withholding conclusion on it atm. I think while it is possible that windows may not be cut in on that side, the somewhat unexpected nature of such a configuration should require us to see it to confirm it.

Especially in terms of what it means (if anything) for the aft island and its lack of windows at this stage.

 

[kentchang]

If they are not intending to cut out more windows, it would suggest they intend to use that part of the bridge as a briefing room. This would make sense given how small they managed to make the island that they need to make the best use of all available space. For fought ops, not having windows on that side doesn’t cause any compromises since there are no deck or aircraft there to need to keep track of.

Given the compactness of the island, I am guessing the unwindowed part is for machinery/electronics.

 

[Intrepid]

The window front of a US aircraft carrier's primary flight control also only extends over half the width of the island.

 

[para80]

I did see that. I'm withholding conclusion on it atm. I think while it is possible that windows may not be cut in on that side, the somewhat unexpected nature of such a configuration should require us to see it to confirm it.

Especially in terms of what it means (if anything) for the aft island and its lack of windows at this stage.

FWIW I am not sure they are finished adding windows on the lower decks. If you look at the deck below the lower window line (which itself looks like the cutouts will get enlarged later on), it sure looks to me like they are adding enclosed space, and it may potentially receive some stern looking spaces too. Though that's at best a guess obviously.