China’s Aircraft Carrier: Some Observations from India Navy News at DefenseTalk
A carrier is a power projection tool, and prestigious, but the simple fact is US Navy carriers will be the queen of the seas because this Chinese carrier will carry 2/3 less air wing. What can you do with 16 aircraft. It's almost just a LHD then, w/out the well deck, and a cute ski jump.
Put 25 Harriers on an LHD, and it is stronger than the Chinese carrier................
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