CV-18 Fujian/003 CATOBAR carrier thread

[Atomicfrog]

There was no CATOBAR before Fujian.

If we don't see sister ships in construction soon, Fujian could even become the training ship for China future CVN carriers fleet.

 

[Blitzo]

Thank you for explaining. Shouldn't the PLAN have some trained crew and pilots already from their existing carriers, which could act like training ships for this one?

Yes.

If they didn't, then it would take even longer to reach IOC and FOC for Fujian than what we expect.

 

[GiantPanda]

Thank you for explaining. Shouldn't the PLAN have some trained crew and pilots already from their existing carriers, which could act like training ships for this one?

There were two squadrons worth of catapult-capable J-15Ts at the joint exercise between Shandong and Liaoning. Both carriers are involved in the training and, especially, the certification of carrier pilots:

 

[MwRYum]

If anything, the bossman is busy attending the CPC Plenum meeting in Beijing right now.

Besides that,

Weather ain't exactly perfect over this weekend either.

 

[Syrida2887]

A purchase contract showing that the number may be painted. Perhaps it is a precursor to the upcoming service ceremony, and perhaps we can look forward to November.（I hate the interval setting, so much so that I have to wait for 4 minutes on the editing page.）

 

[00CuriousObserver]

 

[Deino]

Indeed!

 

[para80]

Note how Shandong, which also carries her hull number on the flight deck, lacks the same prominence for the feature in this image. Treat with scepticism. Could be PS, could be something parked towards the bow (which was done before).

 

[lcloo]

Note how Shandong, which also carries her hull number on the flight deck, lacks the same prominence for the feature in this image. Treat with scepticism. Could be PS, could be something parked towards the bow (which was done before).

If you enlarge and enhance the lighting slightly, you can see some white spots on both ships

 

[para80]

If you enlarge and enhance the lighting slightly, you can see some white spots on both ships

Fair. Though I think in CV-17s case that is just light reflecting off the "lip" of the ramp. Always a prominent feature on several photos.