Apr 25, 2022 · Given the expansion of Chinese carrier discussions in terms of the emerging maturity of CV-16 and CV-17, as well as the 003 CATOBAR carrier, and possible emergence of the nuclear carrier in the medium term future, I have locked the existing CV-16 and CV-17 threads. All further discussion about...

Apr 25, 2022 · The idea of CV-16/17 being relegated to training role is also unlikely. The best comparison is to think about older destroyers like 052s, 051B, 052B, Sovremenny etc -- despite being far less capable than modern 052Ds and 055s, they remain as combat capable surface combatants, rather than being training vessels.

Apr 25, 2022 · 6 Carriers yes and I would say CV-16 and CV-17 thats 2 x STOBAR with 24 x aircraft each = 48 units CV-18 and CV-19 CATOBAR with 36 aircraft each = 72 units CVN-20 and CVN-21 with 48 aircraft each = 96 units Total Naval fighters 216 available for air operations over area far from home I think that would be a good Navy

Apr 25, 2022 · All of China's carriers are currently at sea: CV-18 Fujian, Yellow Sea: sea trials CV-16 Liaoning, transiting Philippines Sea to Western Pacific: deployment CV-17 Shandong, South China Sea: deployment, night qualifications View attachment 136094

Apr 25, 2022 · CV-16/17 will probably continue training crews for some time, while Fujian comes online. To say nothing of any notional new carriers, which at this stage are arguably about a decade away from meaningful service.

Apr 25, 2022 · CV-16 and CV-17 together in formation sailing along with a full Carrier Strike Group with packed decks 48 x J15 + 24 rotary wing between them 4 x Type 055 CG dual hanger 2 x Z20 each

Apr 25, 2022 · I hate to be that guy but CV-16 and CV-17 were moored/drydocked side by side in Dalian too. This is a first for both hulls being operational of course (as far as we know).

Apr 25, 2022 · From the historical archives: Probably one of the very few instances where CV-16 Liaoning and CV-17 Shandong were publicly photographed together. Posted by @单手搓核弹 on Weibo.

Apr 25, 2022 · CV-16 Liaoning has left Hainan, where she was berthed together with CV-17 Shandong for a short while. Note how once again PLAN foregoes an opportunity for a "dual carrier" PR photo op, presumably to focus on operational/training utilisation of its carriers.

Apr 25, 2022 · I think operating KJ-600 on CV-16/17 will be just an alternative for emergencies. The very long take-off distance it need will cause trouble on the deck, and using rockets to assist take-off is dangerous.