The Ten Barreled CIWS of China’s Aircraft Carrier

[JSLTIGER]

Originally Posted by August

Lots of rust for a nearly completed aircraft carrier. Guess it goes with the territory when the Navy is run by the Army.

I think it probably has more to do with the fact that the ex-Varyag is about 30 years old. This isn't really a new carrier...it's a remodeled Soviet flattop (and the USSR hasn't existed for almost 20 years). No surprises that it's accumulated some rust.

[Growler]

Originally Posted by JSLTIGER

No surprises that it's accumulated some rust.

If it's a warship being made operational for deployment in a national navy, there's no reason whatsoever for rust - certainly not running rust like the strips in those photos.

Remember: If it moves, salute it. If it doesn't move, paint it.