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

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Yes, I believe that is the bow section on the left. The WIP at this stage is quite close to that of 002 around June 2015, which is 1 year and 10 months from 002's launch date in April 2017.

We may see 003 launch in early 2021, and entering service in 2023. However, if the new building method can save substantial time, the ship might be able for launch in end of 2020.

Aircraft carrier 002's progress in 2015.

 

[LKJ86]

 

[Deino]

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Hmmm??? What part is this?

Eventually the first part of - not sure how you call it in English - the overhanging outer part below the flightdeck?

 

[Globenim]

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I find the hint at a shaft on the enlarged flight deck bit interesting

 

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[HAIDER]

Agence France-Presse

A satellite image shows what appears to be the construction of a third Chinese aircraft carrier at the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai, China on April 17, 2019. Image taken on April 17, 2019. CSIS/ChinaPower/Maxar Technologies 2019/Handout via Reuters
WASHINGTON, United States - Recent satellite photographs indicate China's construction of its third aircraft carrier is well underway, a Washington think tank reported Tuesday.

ChinaPower, a unit of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, published photos of a large vessel under construction at the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai.

The bow and hull are already under assembly, the pictures indicated, and are likely to be the beginnings of the 80-85,000 ton type 002 aircraft carrier the Chinese navy has been known to be planning.

"Visible through the clouds and mist is what looks to be a bow and main hull section of a large vessel," ChinaPower said.

"While details regarding the Type 002 are limited, what is observable at Jiangnan is consistent with what is expected for the People's Liberation Army Navy's third aircraft carrier."

China's first carrier, the 3 decade-old, 66,000 ton Liaoning, was acquired from Russia.

The second, a home-built carrier designated Type 001A and based on the Liaoning's design began sea trials, 1 year ago.

ChinaPower said that, based on the photos, the Jiangnan shipyard appears to be building a new tower crane, a floodable ship basin, and a launching channel to accommodate the huge new carrier.

In a report published online, ChinaPower said the carrier is expected to be completed in 2022.

In January a senior Chinese naval expert said the country needs "at least" 3 carriers to defend its coastline and global interests.
https://news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/05/08/19/china-building-3rd-aircraft-carrier-think-tank

"Our country has an 18,000-kilometer (11,000-mile) long coastline. Also, our economy is outward looking and our interests abroad are growing," said Commodore Zhang Junshe, a member of the Naval Research Institute.

 

[SBUS-CXK]

fake news. two carriers are enough for China.

 

[Ultima Thule]

fake news. two carriers are enough for China.

future plan of China is to build 6 carriers @Two

 

[SBUS-CXK]

future plan of China is to build 6 carriers @Two

This is just some Chinese netizen guess. The Chinese government has not confirmed it.

 

[Ultima Thule]

This is just some Chinese netizen guess. The Chinese government has not confirmed it.

its possibility, how do you know that 2 carriers will enough if its not confirmed @Two

 

[SBUS-CXK]

its possibility, how do you know that 2 carriers will enough if its not confirmed @Two

If one Chinese netizen says: China should have 12 aircraft carriers. then he gave enough reasons, then some people agreed with him. then they started forwarding it. (you know how developed China's network industry is).

That's the latest news - China plans to build 12 carriers.

 

[Ultima Thule]

If one Chinese netizen says: China should have 12 aircraft carriers. then he gave enough reasons, then some people agreed with him. then they started forwarding it. (you know how developed China's network industry is).

That's the latest news - China plans to build 12 carriers.

So you're just assuming that 2 carriers is enough for China, you're not govt official that said 2 carriers will be enough for China, its a possibility that China will built 6 carriers in near future @Two

 

[SBUS-CXK]

So you're just assuming that 2 carriers is enough for China, you're not govt official that said 2 carriers will be enough for China, its a possibility that China will built 6 carriers in near future @Two

China is implementing a defense plan. It's not an offensive plan. China only needs to ensure its national security. two carriers are enough.

I am more convinced that China is building LHD (Landing Helicopter Dock)

type 075

 

[Ultima Thule]

China is implementing a defense plan. It's not an offensive plan. China only needs to ensure its national security. two carriers are enough.

I am more convinced that China is building LHD (Landing Helicopter Dock)

type 075

But China doesn't have the bases around the world like USA have, so its need more carrier to defend its interests around the world, you're just falsely assuming nothing else @Two

China is implementing a defense plan. It's not an offensive plan. China only needs to ensure its national security. two carriers are enough.

I am more convinced that China is building LHD (Landing Helicopter Dock)

type 075

if you have a defensive strategies why you building Type-55 , type-52D, and Type-75 etc etc LHD @Two

 

[SBUS-CXK]

But China doesn't have the bases around the world like USA have, so its need more carrier to defend its interests around the world, you're just falsely assuming nothing else @Two


if you have a defensive strategies why you building Type-55 , type-52D, and Type-75 etc etc LHD @Two

Of course, I hope China has more carriers.

But in many cases it is a burden. The US needs a huge carrier battle group to maintain global hegemony. but China is to develop the economy. on how to protect overseas interests. The 30 ship type 054A is enough.

I hope it is type 075.

if you have a defensive strategies why you building Type-55 , type-52D, and Type-75 etc etc LHD @Two

Tell me. Why does Brazil keep an aircraft carrier? Which country does it want to attack?