This image shows that China's Type 001A carrier will feature a ski-jump section designed for short take-off operations. Source: Via sinodefenceforum.com
IHS Jane's 360: China's third aircraft carrier likely to be fitted with catapults
A photograph has emerged on Chinese online forums showing that China's land-based aircraft carrier mock-up in Wuhan, Hubei Province, is undergoing modifications.
These are likely to reflect changes between China's first indigenous aircraft carrier, the Type 001A, which is currently being built at Dalian shipyard and the next one to be constructed, which is commonly referred to as the Type 002.
Most significantly the ski-jump section has been removed from the mock-up, reinforcing expectations that China's third carrier will be equipped with catapults.
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WNU Editor: It looks like China is on track to have 3 (maybe 4) aircraft carriers.
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It will be interesting to see what kind of catapult they choose to do. They are both (steam or electric) difficult to do.
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