China’s Aircraft Carrier Powering Up

Feuer Frei! · 07-31-11, 09:03 AM

Well, this is certainly noteworthy. These images clearly show the lights on aboard China’s first aircraft carrier, the Shi Lang (ex Soviet Varyag). Remember a few months ago when we saw pictures of exhaust coming from the ship’s stack? How about when those weapons started appearing on board? Then we saw how scaffolding and other construction gear were being removed from the ship. This is just one more sign of how close the refurbished ship is to putting to sea. (Many estimates have put its maiden voyage as happening sometime this year.)
Also note how the mid-ship jet blast deflector is in the up position in these photos.

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Jimbuna · 07-31-11, 09:21 AM

What will they be flying off her?

TLAM Strike · 07-31-11, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

What will they be flying off her?

A Chinese copy of the Su-33 called the J-15, the Ka-28 Helix ASW Helicopter or Z-9C ASW helicopter and the Z-8 AEW helicopter, plus the JL-9 Trainer as needed.

Jimbuna · 07-31-11, 10:39 AM

You took your time

nikimcbee · 07-31-11, 10:48 AM

I thought they'd be flying a bunch of harriers they bought off e-bay or a garage sale.

TLAM Strike · 07-31-11, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

You took your time

Just woke up. Wish I didn't...

Jimbuna · 07-31-11, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

Just woke up. Wish I didn't...

Just woke up eh....after everyone was waiting on your input?

07-31-11, 09:03 AM	#1
Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	China’s Aircraft Carrier Powering Up Well, this is certainly noteworthy. These images clearly show the lights on aboard China’s first aircraft carrier, the Shi Lang (ex Soviet Varyag). Remember a few months ago when we saw pictures of exhaust coming from the ship’s stack? How about when those weapons started appearing on board? Then we saw how scaffolding and other construction gear were being removed from the ship. This is just one more sign of how close the refurbished ship is to putting to sea. (Many estimates have put its maiden voyage as happening sometime this year.) Also note how the mid-ship jet blast deflector is in the up position in these photos. SOURCE __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS

07-31-11, 09:21 AM	#2
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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,889 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	You took your time __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-31-11, 10:48 AM	#5
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I thought they'd be flying a bunch of harriers they bought off e-bay or a garage sale. __________________