Chinese Aviation Developments

[Faded Float Coat]

I believe carriers were referred to as "missile magnets" in another thread... @Hotdogs did I quote that correctly?

 

[Griz882]

I believe carriers were referred to as "missile magnets" in another thread... @Hotdogs did I quote that correctly?

Well, the Chinese can’t even keep their (tourist) carrier from burning.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/19/china/old-soviet-aircraft-carrier-minsk-fire-china-intl-hnk-ml/

 

[hscs]

Finally photos of carrier ops on China's first catapult-equipped aircraft carrier, CV-018.

The best bet on an air wing would be 20 or more J-35 stealth strike fighters, 10 or more J-15T Flanker strike fighters, a lesser number of J-15DT electronic attack fighters, an airborne warning and control unit with several KJ-600 VAW-type aircraft and a contingent of Z-20 helicopters (that resemble the H-60). It's possible that two types of helicopters could be onboard -- several for plane guard/SAR and then Z-20s for ASW.


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But what are they serving in WR 1/2 for ‘rats? That’s a true testament of the capabilities of a missile magnet.

 

[ea6bflyr]

Finally photos of carrier ops on China's first catapult-equipped aircraft carrier, CV-018.

The best bet on an air wing would be 20 or more J-35 stealth strike fighters, 10 or more J-15T Flanker strike fighters, a lesser number of J-15DT electronic attack fighters, an airborne warning and control unit with several KJ-600 VAW-type aircraft and a contingent of Z-20 helicopters (that resemble the H-60). It's possible that two types of helicopters could be onboard -- several for plane guard/SAR and then Z-20s for ASW.



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I find it interesting that the PRC decided to use SD-2 Spotting Dollies on the flight deck. The US Navy uses those in the hangar bay.