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

[星海军事]

 

[Genesis]

So 002's construction haven't started? Based on what this says, it seems it's maybe a meeting to decide the systems to be implemented.

Very confused with the mixed messages, lol.

 

[Dungeness]

CCTV Program "Dialogue"---------------The Story of CV-17

 

[星海军事]

So 002's construction haven't started? Based on what this says, it seems it's maybe a meeting to decide the systems to be implemented.

Very confused with the mixed messages, lol.

“001A” is actually 002.

 

[Dungeness]

“001A” is actually 002.

 

[Akasa]

The designation for the first indigenous Chinese carrier (launched in April 2017) is Type 002. There is no "Type 001A".

 

[Dungeness]

The designation for the first indigenous Chinese carrier (launched in April 2017) is Type 002. There is no "Type 001A".

So Chinese military forums were wrong for all these years?

 

[Deino]

So Chinese military forums were wrong for all these years?

 

[Deino]

CCTV Program "Dialogue"---------------The Story of CV-17

Any other surprising news other than the new designation ?

“001A” is actually 002.

If it is now official (??) then I should rename the thread ??? ... or shall we wait ?

Deino

 

[lmjiao]

If it is now official (??) then I should rename the thread ??? ... or shall we wait ?

Deino

Perhaps you should.

 

[Deino]

ok guys ... Can I take the designation now as officially confirmed ??

 

[Dungeness]

ok guys ... Can I take the designation now as officially confirmed ??

It is very likely true, but I would wait for the confirmation from more authentic news source.

 

[星海军事]

ok guys ... Can I take the designation now as officially confirmed ??

Yes please. 002 is the true and the only official designation for the first indigenous Chinese aircraft carrier.

 

[Deino]

Yes please. 002 is the true and the only official designation for the first indigenous Chinese aircraft carrier.

Ok ... but can we then assume the so far called 002 will be 003 ?

 

[lmjiao]

Ok ... but can we then assume the so far called 002 will be 003 ?

How about "Type Next"? In case of another day like today.