I think this may be confusion created by the websites slightly poor turn of phrase. The hangar will be used when a chopper needs maintenance and the weather conditions necessitate some form of cover.

For example a Sea Kings engine covers fold down to form a work platform for the staff to perch on whilst hitting the noisy bits with various hammers – the normal motion of the ship, in a good seaway, can make this act tricky and unpleasant if it goes wrong!. If its blowing a force 6 and lashing it down with rain whilst the lads are up there as well then there will be mutinous grumblings from the senior rates mess for a good while. No skipper in his right mind wants this so giving them a tent to work in is a cheap and cheerful way of preserving a semblence of happiness in the aviation department!.

The retractable hangar therefore does accomodate the choppers, just not in the same way as a permanent hangar does for an embarked ships flight.

Got it.Thanks again Jonesy.

Here’s what a NY based chinese guy said on another forum..and I kindof agree with him.Even the chinese friends i have hold similar views.

China as a country is OK, with bright future, but in terms of government and human rights… DAMN, have you guys ever talked to the commie bosses in China?

There might be some smart professionals making the shots on economy, but what about the commie bosses in the propaganda department and all those career commie bosses doing just nothing?

What about all the blocked websites, youtube, wikipedia just name a few?

I understand they want to hold on power, but access to wikipedia weakens their rule, really?

China is getting richer, great, my family and friends are doing great. Thank you, Deng Xiaoping. But I don’t really appreciate all the stupid commie bosses up there and telling me what I should read and talk..

No, I am not going back, thank you!

Thank you Jonesy.
Have any LPD been ever used as a Harrier carrier?
Btw..I was going through this link
http://www.navybuddies.com/ships/lpd14.htm..
it says:

Aircraft: none, but telescopic hangar installed aboard. The hangar is not used to accommodate helicopters but on the flight deck there is space for up to six CH-46 helicopters.

So what for is the hangar used?:confused:

Ha ha !!:D
So the secret’s out in the open now…for those who are doubtful..I say to you..t really really really exists and its faster and stealthier and deadlier than F-22 to boot:diablo: (the bottom half was built by a secret sukhoi factory in manchuria!!):eek: For those who havent still figured it out..this is the actual PAKDA.Also available in this variant.

So, how are we going to respond when France’s CdG will undergo maintenance? Or Spain’s Principe d’Asturias? Or – untill recently – Italy’s Guiseppe Garibaldi?

In short, too bad for the IN (but I’m sure they will manage somehow).

Curious though as to what the maintenance/upgrade wil entail!

Right said.And interesting what the upgrades will be.

Dont try to paint the picture black, they are humans not monsters. If people strat murdering babies, everyone in the heart of the happenings will get infuriate and would step in.

http://archive.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2004/12/15/112856.shtml
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/22/world/asia/22china.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

Lol!I dont know scooter…;)
Meanwhile some news..
Singapore and Indian navies conduct joint missile exercise

dpa

SINGAPORE — India and Singapore’s navies conducted a 14-day exercise using combined surface-to-air missile live firing for the first time, Singapore’s

defense ministry said Saturday.

Held in the Bay of Bengal from March 17 to March 29, the event has been held annually since 1994 and started with anti-submarine warfare exercises.

The Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) “has grown in scope and complexity, evolving to advanced naval water exercises covering the air, surface and sub-surface dimensions,” a statement said.

The Singapore navy sent a frigate, two missile corvettes and a landing ship tank. The Indian navy deployed a destroyer, a frigate, two corvettes, two missile boats, two fast-attack craft and one offshore patrol vessel, together with a submarine.

Both navies also deployed maritime patrol aircraft.

In addition to SIMBEX, the statement said both navies have regular interactions including exchange programs and courses.

..And the kids that I have banned from SDF should see me now:diablo:

And why do you keep saying that?Do you feel guilty inside for taking the other side here and is trying to justify to yourself?No need to answer that question..but think yourself.