Beijing's 'Starter Carrier' and Future Steps: Alternatives and Implications

[ice berg]

A very interesting analysis of ex-varyag and future strategy.
A good read for everyone who are interested:
http://www.andrewerickson.com/wp-co...Beijings-Starter-Carrier_NWCR_2012-Winter.pdf

 

[W.G.Ewald]

A very interesting analysis of ex-varyag and future strategy.
A good read for everyone who are interested:
http://www.andrewerickson.com/wp-co...Beijings-Starter-Carrier_NWCR_2012-Winter.pdf

So China bought a hulk to make into a casino, and made a "new" aircraft carrier instead. Now it has a big target like the imperialists do.

Two serious points I take away from the article. One, if China can build hulls of that size, it should have bullt one, and some in PLA Navy agree. Secondly, China should expect to lose many aircraft and pilots before the carrier is truly operational.

 

[ice berg]

So China bought a hulk to make into a casino, and made a "new" aircraft carrier instead. Now it has a big target like the imperialists do.

Two serious points I take away from the article. One, if China can build hulls of that size, it should have bullt one, and some in PLA Navy agree. Secondly, China should expect to lose many aircraft and pilots before the carrier is truly operational.

Actually China bought several of them. Some of them were actually theme parks.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. ... Lao Zi
The article did mention that it may begin in 2011 and be done by 2015. The second AC, of course.

As to the second part, yes. They have probably considered the possibilities.