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China's first home-built carrier sets out for sea trials
China's first domestically developed aircraft carrier left its northeastern port to begin sea trials on Sunday, state media said, the latest milestone in the country's efforts to modernise its military.
The still-unnamed carrier was launched this time last year but since then has been undergoing fitting of weapons and other systems and has not yet entered service.
[...] "Our country's second aircraft carrier set sail from its dock in the Dalian shipyard for relevant waters to conduct a sea trial mission, mainly to inspect and verify the reliability and stability of mechanical systems and other equipment," Xinhua said.
"A sea trial is the testing phase of a watercraft (including boats, ships, and submarines). It is also referred to as a "shakedown cruise" by many naval personnel. It is usually the last phase of construction and takes place on open water, and it can last from a few hours to many days."
Also at CNN.
Previously: China Moving Full Speed Ahead in Construction of Aircraft Carriers
China Launches Aircraft Carrier
(Score: 2) by DannyB on Monday May 14 2018, @07:05PM
In my mind a kamikaze piloted aircraft IS a cruise missile. And they can be taken down. Even though kamikaze pilots have an AI-like level of intelligence at trying to evade incoming fire.
That might be one of the US failings. I don't know. Can't say. But a navy ship in a collision? Then reports of seamen not being proficient at the basics prior to modern technology. And as for commanders, just look to the president for inspiration.
For some odd reason all scientific instruments searching for intelligent life are pointed away from Earth.