CV-18 Fujian/003 CATOBAR carrier thread

[Deino]

I've always wondered why so many small modules are built. Why not put them together in half a hull. Now I know: to be able to transport them across the street, the modules couldn't be bigger.

Indeed ... for something like this. Would be interesting if we ever will see images of these modules on their way?

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[Intrepid]

Would be interesting if we ever will see images of these modules on their way?

In many years, shortly after the ship was given to the Chinese Navy and given its name, we will see the transportation in a proud nation's promotional video.

 

[by78]

Indeed ... for something like this. Would be interesting if we ever will see images of these modules on their way?

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This transport vehicle was apparently acquired in 2014. To date, the largest module transported was 2000 metric tons. Note the module in the images below does NOT belong to the carrier.

 

[by78]

A series of satellite images showing the carrier modules have been transported away in the second half of May to early June.

 

[H2O]

If I understood this correctly, the forward half was transported via land and the aft section will be by sea. I also noticed the sections aren't as complete like the QE2 (i.e. internal plumbing and maybe electrical). This construction method is confusing to me. So, what is the point of following the QE2 modular construction method in the first place?

 

[ZeEa5KPul]

I also noticed the sections aren't as complete like the QE2 (i.e. internal plumbing and maybe electrical).

Where did you see close enough pictures of 003 modules to notice this?

 

[jimmyjames30x30]

If I understood this correctly, the forward half was transported via land and the aft section will be by sea. I also noticed the sections aren't as complete like the QE2 (i.e. internal plumbing and maybe electrical). This construction method is confusing to me. So, what is the point of following the QE2 modular construction method in the first place?

I think it has to do with space. The drydock where the parts are to be assembled have been enlarged from its original size. This took a lot of space from the yard right next to the drydock, which means that there are not enough yard space to fabricate the parts. That's why they have to be fabricated elsewhere, and then moved to the drydock.

 

[H2O]

Where did you see close enough pictures of 003 modules to notice this?

Look at the photo posted by Deino. You can clearly see the modules are no where near to be as complete when compared to the QE2.

 

[ZeEa5KPul]

Look at the photo posted by Deino. You can clearly see the modules are no where near to be as complete when compared to the QE2.

I'm not seeing it. They look exactly like what this QE module

would if viewed by satellite. The coat of paint isn't a significant difference.

 

[lcloo]

If I understood this correctly, the forward half was transported via land and the aft section will be by sea. I also noticed the sections aren't as complete like the QE2 (i.e. internal plumbing and maybe electrical). This construction method is confusing to me. So, what is the point of following the QE2 modular construction method in the first place?

You are right. They are not following the QE method of construction, just their own way of construction that some observers using the QE as comparison. May look like similar but not the same.