China launches the Sichaun, similar to the Wasp class

[trader]

They have arrestor cables and EM launchers for jets. China is preparing for war, against the US and others.

China unveils world's largest amphibious warship

China has launched a new amphibious assault ship, named the Sichuan, which is capable of launching fighter jets and is designed to compete with U.S. military strength in the seas.

www.foxnews.com

 

[SaltyMonkey]

Scary stuff. reminds me of this story from yesterday.

China Stuns With Heavy Stealth Tactical Jet’s Sudden Appearance (Updated)

In something of a stunning development, China appears to already be flying a stealthy, high-performance sixth-generation crewed combat aircraft, imagery of which began to emerge today. At this early stage, we have very little idea about the precise identity of the new aircraft, but many...

www.yahoo.com

 

[Mr.W.]

Very frightening, all of it. . .

 

[TidalWave]

An ‘amphibious ship’, huh ?

Sounds like another commie plot to me.
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On a serious note, that type of thing isn’t designed for defensive purposes…

 

[Recusant]

Bigger ship. bigger footprint, bigger target!

 

[mikep]

Gee. I hope they are getting their pronouns right.

 

[last2brake]

Gee. I hope they are getting their pronouns right.

That's important, don'tcha know ?

Seriously....There are times I'm glad I'm old, and I fear for my grandkids.

And, yeah, the trivial stuff keeps 'us' distracted from the big picture. I wonder how much of it is deliberate.

Somehow, we can't seem to think more than four years (six years in the Senate) at a time.

 

[Talyn]

They have arrestor cables and EM launchers for jets. China is preparing for war, against the US and others.

China unveils world's largest amphibious warship

China has launched a new amphibious assault ship, named the Sichuan, which is capable of launching fighter jets and is designed to compete with U.S. military strength in the seas.

www.foxnews.com

Mk.48 ADCAP sponge

 

[trader]

Mk.48 ADCAP sponge

USS Archerfish and 4 torps to the IJN Shinano. Historic. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Archerfish_(SS-311)

 

[Talyn]

USS Archerfish and 4 torps to the IJN Shinano. Historic. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Archerfish_(SS-311)

Yes I know...

 

[Talyn]

More...

China's Monster Type 076 Amphibious Assault Ship Seen Like Never Before At Launch Ceremony

Despite a launch ceremony, the Type 076, now named Sichuan, do no look to have gone into the water, but that milestone looks to be imminent.

www.twz.com