CV-18 Fujian/003 CATOBAR carrier thread
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Intrepid
Major
Not sure, but obvious, because you can see the advanced module production for 003.
It may not be the latest but it's definitely newer. In addition to Intrepid's post, the icebreaker, Xuelong 2, is another clue which is clearly visible in Deino's photo. Since it's launch, the ship has moved to the opposite side, closer to the caisson, of the dry dock in which it was built in. I'm using the gantry crane, that cylindrical building and green space as reference. IMO, the beginnings of excavation (for the new dock) is shown in your posted photo, while in Deino's photo, the dry dock which the Xuelong 2 is berthed is clearly developed.
The photo may be the latest to be posted in Chinese forums, but I believe the photographer had taken a picture of the expansion a while ago, and only found the time to post it now.
What about that road? It's a clear path from the assembly area to dry dock. On Google Map, the gantry crane North of the dry dock appears to extend to that 6-lane road. However, I'm not sure if that bridge can take such a heavy load. I suppose if they build the modules small enough to transport via flat bed.
Intrepid
Major
Once the docks in front of the construction site are ready, there is a very easy way to float the modules to the new dock.
asif iqbal
Lieutenant General
I do not agree
Something isnt right
Lets wait and see
Something isnt right
Lets wait and see
Another unknown unfortunately. IMO, Intrepid's interpretation is correct. For some reason the shipyard is taking their time in completing the assembly area.
Jura The idiot
General
now noticed the tweet
L'analyse (rapide) des dernières publications de CSIC 704th suggère que le projet du catapulte à vapeur n'a pas été abandonné. La question de savoir si le 3e porte-avions chinois utilisera de catapulte à vapeur ou EMALS reste donc ouverte...
Translated from French by
The (rapid) analysis of the latest publications by CSIC 704th suggests that the steam catapult project has not been abandoned. The question of whether the 3rd Chinese aircraft carrier will use a steam catapult or with emals remains open...
L'analyse (rapide) des dernières publications de CSIC 704th suggère que le projet du catapulte à vapeur n'a pas été abandonné. La question de savoir si le 3e porte-avions chinois utilisera de catapulte à vapeur ou EMALS reste donc ouverte...
Translated from French by
The (rapid) analysis of the latest publications by CSIC 704th suggests that the steam catapult project has not been abandoned. The question of whether the 3rd Chinese aircraft carrier will use a steam catapult or with emals remains open...
Intrepid
Major
Or they use the steam catapult to upgrade Liaoning and her sistership. The former Varyag is reportet to be prepared for catapults. But I am sure, not for EMALS but for steam because the preparation was planned 30 years ago.