If the UK had sold Harriers to China in the 1970’s we may see Chinese copies on some Invicible-like ships?

Chinese Sea Harrier carriers would have certainly upset the neighbours 😀

I have always thought that V/STOL operations would be a better way for China to get a naval aviation capablity, imagine a ultra large cargo ship converted into a V/STOL super carrier with a 100+ Sea Harrier’s or Yak-141’s :diablo:

I just remembered this link posted by Tiornu which features plans for flight deck cruisers from the 30’s http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/albums/s511-a.htm

Here is an example – 12,000 ton flight deck cruiser (“CF”) with a main battery of three 8″ guns http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/images/s-file/s511-04.jpg

This is a good book I own on hybrid warships http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1557503745/ref=sib_rdr_dp/102-4064001-5241721?%5Fencoding=UTF8&me=ATVPDKIKX0DER&no=283155&st=books&n=283155

RAF Chinooks and the Sikorsky S-60.