CV-17 Shandong - Type 002 Aircraft Carrier News & Discussions

[cnleio]

Next year to see the shipbody

 

[BoQ77]

I thought "before the year end?

 

[cnleio]

Keep building

 

[BoQ77]

 

[Deino]

Two new images ....

 

[Deino]

a new one ...

 

[lcloo]

Two more module blocks added within 2 days, on the right side (starboard) of the hull. One is hangar door (4th December), another one is where the elevator lift is located (5th December).

Mega size Lego blocks in play.

 

[Cyberian]

What is the expected completion date for this?

 

[lcloo]

What is the expected completion date for this?

It is expected to be launched in spring 2016, then it will take 2 years for fitting out (2018), sea trial may take 2 years, commission into PLA Navy in 2020.

 

[hk299792458]

Delivery to PLA Navy planned in 2019.

Henri K.

 

[Akasa]

Delivery to PLA Navy planned in 2019.

Henri K.

Henri, when might we see the 055 launched?

Thanks.

 

[hk299792458]

Henri, when might we see the 055 launched?

Thanks.

It's started from March this year, module preparation phase will last for 12 to 15 months, and at least 12 months in dry dock.

I'll let you calculate by yourself.

Henri K.

 

[Deino]

Via GE:

and a very strange image ... reportedly showing hangar-module 6+7 !

 

[Deino]

Reportedly two more modules on ...

 

[cnleio]

Reportedly two more modules on ...

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