Aircraft Carrier: CV-003

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Re: CV-003

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Thanks Dennis , when do you think she will be launched ?
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For some reason PLAN doesn't include me on their UPdate list....go figure!! :o However, here is a view of island with the HUGE overhead cranes' lines still in view.

At the rate they seem to be moving; wouldn't surprise me to see her floated out of that dry dock by Dec/Jan...?? DFO
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designeraccd wrote: Wed Jun 30, 2021 6:40 pm For some reason PLAN doesn't include me on their UPdate list....go figure!! :o However, here is a view of island with the HUGE overhead cranes' lines still in view.

At the rate they seem to be moving; wouldn't surprise me to see her floated out of that dry dock by Dec/Jan...?? DFO
You do surprise me Dennis , I would have thought that you were top of their list ;) .......but yes that is a strong possibility
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Here is a very nice, clear overhead view taken a few days before the island was installed.......... ;) DFO
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The island shows up as quite compact in this latest view of CV-003! ;) DFO
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From a report:

"Several key elements of the Type 003’s design can now be confirmed:

China’s newest carrier will feature a flat-top flight deck; three channels for operation of the Type 003’s catapult-assisted launch system, each measuring approximately 105 meters, are clearly visible on the vessel’s deck.

Although partially obscured in the image, the Type 003’s two aircraft elevators appear to be several meters wider than those of its predecessor, the Shandong.

The island of the Type 003—which houses the command center for flight deck operations along with radar and communication equipment—has been reconfigured to have a smaller footprint compared to China’s other carriers."

Also, some now think CV-003 WILL be afloat by the end of '21, early '22.......... :o DFO
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A new small view, but it shows CV-003 island quite well........... ;) DFO
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A view from a few days ago. The "huts" on flight deck were to protect the 2 huge openings from a oncoming typhoon. No elevators installed yet, but a great almost direct overhead view of her!! The three catapult "tracks" are clearly seen. DFO
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The carrier starts looking almost "small" next to the HUGE container ship being assembled next door!! :o DFO
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Chinese carrier 003 under construction

See - https://twitter.com/CcibChris/status/14 ... 8683514880
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