Why will spare parts be a major issue as time goes on? Machinery is all new.

20 years old, but not much of it was spent at sea, plus the modernization is a thorough reconstruction. Basically a new ship at this point.

Essentially same propulsion plant as Kuznetsov and (likely) Varyag. These will need spares to. So, 3 big ticket ships to support: figure that’s enough to keep producing most spares.

Gorshkov spent about 5 years ‘in service’ befor being retired. Some neglect but very low milage.

a few problems,
naturally Luznetsov won’t get you anything because it’s Kuznetsov 😉

secondly you could use better search terms like Su-33 take off, or F-18E take off, etc

no problems finding an F-18E picture on a carrier with something more than just 2 A2A missiles

:rolleyes: Obviously I didn’t search with L******** :rolleyes:

I did search also with aircraft type and ‘take off’. I considered only for actual take-offs, not ‘on the ramp’ or ‘on deck’. While you may find more than for “su-33” it isn’t a whole lot more that you find, especially keeping in mind that US planes do actually see combat regularly whereas the SU-33 doesn’t at all. Further, there is the role differences, as was pointed out by another poster. Finally, many actual take off shots are from the rear aspect, and any combat payload is obscured by the wing areas.

:rolleyes: Do you think the MoD is going to send us secret papers.

That the IAC is going to be 65000 tons has been public for a while published in dti/AW many times.

Pay attention, I was not referring to the 65k tons.

Sure, why not 100k tons?

Shall we dispense with rumor and stick to confirmed facts as much as we can, pls.?

Thx. Thought it could have something to do with airflow into the fan duct and generating lift. F35B looks odd gathering speed and taking off with this big air-brake like thing stuck up there.

When/why was a single piece rear-hinged lift fan door introduced? (initial info indicated left and right opening split doors, just like the aux vent right behind the main lift vent.)

That can’t be right, surely?

Key work to be undertaken includes extensive improvements to the venting system providing even distribution of fresh air, which will significantly improve habitability for the crew on board. The Defence Information Infrastructure (Future) (DII(F)), to provide an information sharing and collaborative working capability across the Armed Forces and MoD, is also to be installed, involving extensive installation of power and data cables throughout the ship. A number of upgrades are also being undertaken to key weapon and communications systems, among them the DNA(2) Command System (which requires the linking of every weapons system onboard and involves a large set to work package); upgrades to 30mm Automatic Small Calibre Guns; and the SeaWolf Mid Life Update (SWMLU) which will provide an enhanced capability to the existing system to counter an evolving anti-ship missile threat.

http://rpdefense.over-blog.com/article-babcock-to-upgrade-hms-richmond-86599801.html

Block 2 Sea WolfBlock 2 Sea Wolf is a replenishment upgrade to the existing stocks of Sea Wolf missiles. Block 2 missiles have replaced all Sea Wolf missiles, both on Type 22 and Type 23 frigates, as part of normal ammunition replenishment operations. In a parallel programme (Sea Wolf Mid Life Update) the associated Type 911 tracker is being upgraded by the addition of an infra-red camera, enhanced tracking software and new operator’s consoles.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_Wolf_(missile)