CV-18 Fujian - Type 003 Aircraft Carrier News & Discussions

[Deino]

There’s something happening!?

„The sea trial started, or about to start in the next few days.OP is saying it as the sea trial and others claim that it is an inclining test.“. (Kalec/SDF)„There are tugs around the carrier“ (Temstar/SDF)

(Images via @LeoSongPKU from Weibo)

 

[ChineseTiger1986]

Most likely an inclining test, then the catapult test.

The real sea trial will likely move to Q1 2024.

 

[Deino]

At least it moved a bit:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1726186921829777887

https://twitter.com/x/status/1726131193060696482

 

[MH.Yang]

I find that no one has asked why the number of China's first carrier is CV-16 instead of CV-1.

It is because the Chinese Navy reserved the first 15 numbers for the 15 main ships sunk(七镇八远) in the Battle of the Yellow Sea on 17 September 1894, and the Chinese Navy will always remember the shame of their defeat in the Battle of the Yellow Sea.

 

[aziqbal]

this is indeed very big news if 004 ha started its sea trials out about to

it means the red carpet and stage was indeed set up last week for a high profile visiting delegation

004 is the most powerful Carrier China will field

with 3 cats and fixed wing AWACS the capability truly matches everything and anything outside the Ford Class

imagine 004 flanked by CV16 and CV17 in formation sailing it will be a sight to see

 

[johncliu88]

At least it moved a bit:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1726186921829777887

https://twitter.com/x/status/1726131193060696482

It was indeed moved out a little bit. And based on the other sources, ejecting the little red cart (load test) was performed. However, it needs to be confirmed though.