China's Refurbished Soviet Aircraft Carrier
China’s new aircraft carrier, the refurbished Soviet Varyag, has been rechristened the Shi Lang and took another cruise Tuesday.
DefenseTech blog put up the following photos showing the carrier as it makes its second voyage, though this one unaccompanied by the numerous tugs from its August debut (via Alert 5). DefenseTech points out the absence of a wake, and that in the following shot a tow-line is visible from her stern. The comments at DefenseTech offer a glimpse into various ideas and considerations about the carrier’s potential.
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