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It was rumored in November 2016 that a J-15T took off for the first time from a ground-based electromagnetic catapult (EMALS). The latest rumor (April 2017) suggested that the production of J-15A ended after 3 batches of 24 units for the Type 001 aircraft carrier. It is expected to be followed by the improved J-15B (?) which will feature a new AESA radar developed by the 607 Institute.
- Last Updated 7/3/17
This makes sense since officially CV-16 is just a training ship, no point giving it state of the art AESA radars.Interesting update from Huitong !
http://chinese-military-aviation.blogspot.de/p/fighters-ii.html#J-15
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Is the number 911 coincidental?Some very nice J-15A CGs ....
Given how little difference there is between CV-16 and her newbuilt Chinese sister, it is safe to consider both fully capable carriers.This makes sense since officially CV-16 is just a training ship, no point giving it state of the art AESA radars.
In some sense yes, but I guess Chinese leaders still do not have pride in a foreign vessel being China's first aircraft carrier, hence there is tendency to relegate it to a 'training' ship.Is the number 911 coincidental?
Given how little difference there is between CV-16 and her newbuilt Chinese sister, it is safe to consider both fully capable carriers.
So, it is just a cosmetic term, a symbolic issue. Because, for a training ship, it is remarkably well armed and equipped, pretty much equal (with few exceptions) to the homebuilt follow-on.In some sense yes, but I guess Chinese leaders still do not have pride in a foreign vessel being China's first aircraft carrier, hence there is tendency to relegate it to a 'training' ship.
Yes, symbolism means a lot to us Chinese. We are too proud to accept a freaking refurbished Ukrainian vessel as the FIRST AIRCRAFT CARRIER. It has got to be Chinese made with at least Chinese made planes although cloned in many facets.So, it is just a cosmeting term, a symbolic issue. Because, for a training ship, it is remarkably well armed and equipped, pretty much equal (with few exceptions) to the homebuilt follow-on.
guanyu/zhao zilong are not a good idea,I prefer to weiqing/huo qubing, 陈汤 also is OK.They shall put GuanYu ,Zhao Zilong or Yue Fei on those plane.