If China built a STOVL carrier, what type of aircraft would it carry? The Harrier isnt in production any more………I dont believe any are available to them on the 2nd hand market………..I’m sure the US wouldn’t sell them VSTOL F-35s…….so they would have to develope there own aircraft….poss based on the YAK-141……..I just don’t see that happening……..

OUTSTANDING pictures!!! Was wondering 2 things…..can the SuEs operate from US CVs ………and can the F-14 operate from CdG? Neat to think the F-18Es can fly from CdG….what sort of weapon load can they take off from her with?

I like how the French CdG can (in theory) crossdeck with a US CV quit easily………at least with F-18Cs………not sure the “Super Bug” could operate off her safely……….Hope the 2 new Brit carriers (if the RN gets them) will be able to operate similarly……

The state of Russian carrier aviation would be slightly better if they had opted for the MIG-29 stead of the Sukoi…………MIG is more versatile than current SU naval varients and could be carried in larger numbers,……….

An Iwo Jima can only do 20 knts….and that was when they was new……..plus they is UGLY!!!!! And VERY manpower intensive…..

Nice changing the rules once a point is made ……………..when was the last time Victory moved? Constitution moves once a year and is a commisioned vessel of the United States Navy……..I havent seen Victory listed in Janes……but I haven’t seen this years yet……..but I’m willing to bet Constitution is in it…….

I think Constitution has a navy crew…….not sure but I seem to remember seeing a recent docu on tv and they were interviewing her commanding officer……a woman! She was a serving naval officer. USS Constellation is a museum in Baltimore and is afloat, but not a commisioned warship. I seem to remember Constitution being listed in Janes Fighting Ships as in commision…..could be wrong. Don’t the Brits have HMS Warrior moored somewhere?

To curlyboy……pretty harsh your judgment on USS Constitution…….HMS Victory may technicaly be flagship of the 2nd Sea Lord, but imagine he mantains an office in a more modern building somewhere. And Constitution does move once a year. Also, I believe the battleship Arizona is technicaly still in commision.