China Pirates Aircraft Carrier

[AsahinaKimi]

The launch of China’s first aircraft carrier has been marred by accusations that it has pirated much of technology used in the ship, with Russia in particular said to be livid at the shameless copying of its aircraft designs.

The carrier itself, just launched by China in order to complete sea trials, was originally a Soviet-built aircraft carrier sold to China by the Ukraine in 1998, known as the Varyag and not yet formally renamed by China.

According to naval experts, the ship is little more than a hodgepodge of technologies pirated from foreign “partners” in much the same way as China obtained its high speed rail system, bolted onto the mouldering Ukrainian hulk purchased in 1998.


Copies aircraft as well..

Its radar system is said to be a “clear copy” of the Russian Fregat radar system, its close-in weapon system is, according to Chinese media, “based on a Dutch design,” one of its missile systems “closely resembles” a US-German design, whilst its optical landing system is said to be very similar to systems used on US carriers.

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http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2011/08/12/china-pirates-aircraft-carrier/

[liberal N proud]

1. China doesn't develop its own technology for anything

[upi402]

2. I'm shocked! Shocked I tell you!! ... round up the usual suspects...

as the worm turns

[madrchsod]

3. i helped build two machines that were sent to china

i`m sure they copied the machines down to the last bolt. what they really wanted was the us patented pump. the units plus shipping was around 150-200 thousand. a small price to pay for the pump and it`s related delivery system.

[Shagbark Hickory]

4. What's the saying? Imitation is the best form of flattery?

They're talking about this as I type this on CCTV (news from China)

[Odin2005]

5. i think it looks cool. Very sleek appearance.

[chillspike]

6. Somehow I think the Chinese heart isn't very much into war

and, if true, that can't be a bad thing.

[ChandlerJr]

7. I'm sure it will only be for defensive purposes

But it might be a good time to re-evaluate our defense agreements with Formosa, Japan and the Koreans.

Sorry fellas, you're on your own.

I don't have the heart for anymore war.