CV-18 Fujian/003 CATOBAR carrier thread

[siegecrossbow]

It would be spectacular, though entirely improbable, to see the KJ-600 and J-35s launch live on TV from the Fujian and do their parade flyover.

Nah too much sweats to coordinate everything.

 

[by78]

High-resolution version of a recently shared image. Skid marks are clearly seen.

 

[sheogorath]

High-resolution version of a recently shared image. Skid marks are clearly seen.

I'm curious about the space between the two front catapults, seems that if you were to launch a KJ-600 from one fo them, space would be tight for for any other plane next to it once the wings are deployed.

 

[Alfa_Particle]

I'm curious about the space between the two front catapults, seems that if you were to launch a KJ-600 from one fo them, space would be tight for for any other plane next to it once the wings are deployed.

Think that's why you usually see KJ-600s on the portside catapult in renders.

 

[sheogorath]

Think that's why you usually see KJ-600s on the portside catapult in renders.

Yeah, I figured it would be like the E-2, where most launches seem to be from the waist catapult though there are instances of forward launch

 

[4channer]

Yeah, I figured it would be like the E-2, where most launches seem to be from the waist catapult though there are instances of forward launch
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The French carrier has only one forward catapult, though.

 

[sheogorath]

The French carrier has only one forward catapult, though.

And its a tight fit as well, judging by how close the wing is to the parked Rafales