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In reply to the discussion: china lands first jet on it's aircraft carrier [View all]Franker65
(299 posts)65. You have to start somewhere
I think this is impressive and a big step for the Chinese Navy. However, it will take an enormous amount of time until the Chinese can be declared a real carrier nation. This will benefit them hugely because they can train pilots and technicians in carrier functionality, skills easily transferred to larger carriers under construction. They should be taken seriously, even if the capability takes a long time to materialise. Statistics in 2012 do show that Chinese military power is viewed as a threat by most Americans.
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Oops! You're right - the design made its debut in 1995 - after the fall of the USSR...
Cooley Hurd
Nov 2012
#7
Their own new carrier is to become operational in 2014 or 2015, which they are building from scratch
JPZenger
Nov 2012
#50
Oops. Time to roll out a new PR campaign for the world's biggest welfare queen.
Egalitarian Thug
Nov 2012
#18
Wow. That means they're only about 38 light years behind us... I'm impressed. Not.
cherokeeprogressive
Nov 2012
#19
"what's so hard about landing a jet in calm waters, broad daylight and no other jets..."
cleanhippie
Nov 2012
#35
I got to spend an hour in an A-6 simulator for being selected Sailor of the Month at VA-128.
cherokeeprogressive
Nov 2012
#56
I spent over a year and a half working "on the roof" and I'm not impressed.
cherokeeprogressive
Nov 2012
#55
Look to see which companies that supply Walmart are owned by the Chinese military
JPZenger
Nov 2012
#54