Zitat:China may test Y-7 variant as carrier-based AEW aircraft

(People's Daily Online)

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China is probably doing related tests, and can try to solve problems concerning the catapult. If these problems are solved, the size of AEW aircraft will not be a bother anymore.

Du said that the Liaoning is carrying out training to use helicopters as AEW aircraft for the moment, and it is hard to say whether it will continue like this. It is acceptable if China uses AEW helicopters on the Liaoning to combat in coordination with other carrier-based fighter planes, but carrier-based AEW aircraft had better be fixed-wing, so the scope, height, and accuracy of surveillance will meet the military's requirements.

fazer600 schrieb:....
Der chinesische Träger hat offenbar kein Katapult, aber vielleicht schwebt den Chinesen - nach dem Vorbild der Sowjets - eine vergrößerte Trägerklasse vor mit Rampe und Katapult.....

Zitat: PLA on course for nuclear-powered aircraft carriers

As major projects on core technologies for nuclear-powered vessels are approved, experts say developing a suitable, safe engine may take time
Saturday, 23 February, 2013, 12:00am
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Beijing has approved funding for major projects to develop core technologies for nuclear-powered vessels, a first official indication of plans to build nuclear-powered aircraft carriers.
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A report posted on the website of the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, the largest state-owned shipbuilder, this week said the Ministry of Science and Technology had approved funding to its 719th Research Institute for two research projects, including core technologies and safety studies for nuclear-powered ships, as well as technical support for small nuclear reactors.

The shipbuilding giant is also the top contractor of the People's Liberation Army Navy and took charge of the refitting work for China's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning.

Military experts said the report indicated that Beijing was formally kicking off its plan to develop indigenous nuclear-powered carriers.
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Zitat:Carrier-based aircraft regiment conducts flight training

（People's Daily Online） 08:11, February 25, 2013

A carrier-based aircraft regiment under the Navy of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducts flight training after the Spring Festival on February 19, 2013.
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Aircraft carrier LIAONING (former VARYAG) has sailed from Dalian … reportedly headed for “permanent base” Qingdao.

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Aircraft carrier LIAONING has arrived at the Qingdao naval base, said to become home base.

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Zitat:The Liaoning may conduct blue water trials this year

(People's Daily Online)

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As the commander-in-chief of China's first aircraft carrier's sea trial and testing, Zhang
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said they will further carry out training for aircraft landing on the carrier this year and a variety of configurations training for the needs of future campaign and drills will be implemented too. "After the Liaoning and the carrier-based aircraft complete the two trials, it will be able to complete training and even combat missions in any waters."

Zhang said a group of new carrier-based aircraft pilots have been selected, and they will receive training later. "In the near future, a carrier-based aircraft unit will be formed. By then we will have a new unit to join the navy," he said.
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Zitat:PLA on course for nuclear-powered aircraft carriers

As major projects on core technologies for nuclear-powered vessels are approved, experts say developing a suitable, safe engine may take time

Saturday, 23 February, 2013, 4:55am

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Zitat:China to send first aircraft carrier on high seas voyage: Xinhua

BEIJING | Fri Apr 19, 2013 7:22am EDT

(Reuters) - China will send its first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, on a voyage on the high seas for the first time within a year, the state-run news agency Xinhua said on Friday.
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Zitat:Carrier of navy's pride

Updated: 2013-04-19 07:32

By Zhao Shengnan (China Daily)

Zhao Shengnan shares her experience on aircraft carrier Liaoning ahead of navy's 64th anniversary on April 23.

Zhang Zheng got his first close-up of an aircraft carrier in Portsmouth, England, in 2002.

A decade later, he was named captain of China's first carrier, Liaoning.

"A big country cannot do without aircraft carriers," said Zhang, 44.

"As captain of China's first aircraft carrier, what I care about most is accomplishing our mission and ensuring the safety of the ship," he said.
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Now, our job is to conduct tests under increasingly complicated weather conditions, with different types of aircraft carrier-borne jets and a more comprehensive logistic capacity."
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"the Chinese navy needs to reach every place that other countries can reach to support the country's growth. The navy has to be able to compete with any naval force from any country in any area," he said.

"The world has been impressed by the navy's anti-piracy efforts in the Gulf of Aden and in Somalian waters, so the role Liaoning will play will further improve China's influence and lead the direction of its naval development."

Since 2008, China has sent 14 naval task forces on escort missions in the Gulf of Aden and off the coast of Somalia. Still, both Liaoning and the Chinese navy have a long way to go, said Captain Zhang.

"It's only natural that the political commissar and I are under pressure in the face of this task and I dare not make any mistakes," .....

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China Central TV: Aircraft carrier LIAONING may sail from Qingdao for her “first long-distance journey within a year”

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