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Satellite images show China made an apparent USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier target out in the desert (www.businessinsider.com)

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[–] autotldr@lemmings.world 3 points 11 months ago

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New satellite images have captured what appears to be a mock-up of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier on a range in a Chinese desert.

The suspected target appears to match the shape, size, and certain details of the USS Gerald R. Ford, according to The War Zone, which first reported the satellite images.

The Planet Labs images show the island, more aft than Nimitz-class carriers, and the four catapult tracks marked on the model's deck.

In the Indo-Pacific region, the US Navy regularly operates aircraft carriers and other warships, routinely patrolling waters and frequently conducting military exercises.

If China is looking to test missiles against the model of the Ford, it would align with their apparent goals to bolster the capabilities of the rocket force, including its anti-ship elements.

The warship's hefty price tag exceeded $13 billion and majorly inflated due to delays and technological integration issues.

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