Here's how China's aircraft carrier stacks up to other world powers'

SSG Norman Lihou — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 14:09:51 -0400

An epic military parade earlier this month showed off some of the Chinese military's new toys, unveiling heavy vehicles in maritime camouflage as the country's island-building in the South China Sea sits in US military planners' minds.

So how does China stack up to other world powers when it comes to aircraft carriers, one of the biggest factors in air and sea dominance?

Take a look at the photos and graphics below to get an idea of China's naval power:

http://www.businessinsider.com/chinas-aircraft-carrier-stacks-up-to-other-world-powers-2015-9

China may have the biggest army, but it is far behind in other aspects.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Sep 16 at 2015 2:15 PM

SCPO David Lockwood — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 14:15:57 -0400

They may have the big deck but they are not as proficient as we are when it comes to air operations.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 16 at 2015 2:19 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 14:19:34 -0400

Very comparable to everyone except the US (which is honestly expected). I don't expect anyone to match the US sea power in the near future if ever.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Sep 16 at 2015 2:32 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 14:32:05 -0400

I just have to point this out.

If China ever really causes us more than a paper cut, how long do you think their "few" Aircraft carriers would remain floating. Minutes, Hours, Days? I'd say weeks, but I'm thinking "worst case" we would just swim a couple seals and plant shaped charges and watch all of them sink at the same time and post it to Youtube like some huge joke.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Sep 16 at 2015 2:43 PM

SN Greg Wright — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 14:43:57 -0400

SSG Norman Lihou Left out of the article is the fact that the only carrier-capable jet they have can NOT launch with any more weight than a fuel load and so...the whole thing is basically worthless.

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made Sep 16 at 2015 3:08 PM

PO3 Steven Sherrill — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 15:08:01 -0400

So cute. Maybe we can borrow it when it is time to rescue Gilligan.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Sep 16 at 2015 9:47 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 21:47:15 -0400

Thank you for this. Most interesting. Sadly, although we may have a significant advantage in hardware, our economy is seriously lacking in the resources to support sustained operations. For example, just how many of our magnificent aircraft carriers are "parked"?

Response by MAJ Keira Brennan made Sep 17 at 2015 2:43 PM

MAJ Keira Brennan — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 14:43:20 -0400

I just know that it was "Made in China" and hopefully a piece of Scheisse