A mysterious "cement aircraft carrier" in China is causing concern. This ship is not a warship, but it has always played a prophetic role in the development of Chinese warships. The multiple changes in its appearance seem to indicate the design and fighter configuration of the three domestically produced aircraft carriers. Recently, a stealth unmanned fighter appeared on this "cement aircraft carrier", which is considered a carrier-based model of the Attack-11 UAV. The United States is highly concerned about this matter, speculating that this may indicate that carrier-based attack drones are about to be put into service on Chinese aircraft carriers, adding new capabilities to aircraft carriers. In contrast, similar American carrier-based UAVs were put on hold many years ago.
It can be seen from the satellite** that there is a flying wing drone parked on the deck, similar to the Attack-11, and there are also J-15 and J-35 on the deck. The carrier-based Attack-11 drone could bring new capabilities to Chinese carriers, including intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance capabilities, and attack and electronic warfare missions. At present, there are several versions of the appearance of this "cement aircraft carrier", the most recent version is similar in appearance to the Fujian ship, and it is earlier than the start of construction of the Fujian ship. The Fujian ship is equipped with electromagnetic catapults, which can ensure that fighters of different tonnages, such as the J-15 and J-35, can take off safely and quickly from the aircraft carrier. In recent weeks, the Fujian ship has even begun testing an electromagnetic catapult.
The Attack-11 drone has been discussed abroad about its possible use on Chinese aircraft carriers, and now that speculation seems to have been confirmed. According to the US media, the Attack-11 may be deployed not only on aircraft carriers, but even on 075 attack ships. The Chinese Navy has been testing a variety of drones on aircraft carriers, including at least two drones with vertical take-off and landing capabilities on the deck of the Shandong, which may be used in commercial or military-derived models. However, with the rapid development of China's UAV technology, domestic and foreign experts agree that China's first-generation large carrier-based UAVs will be multifunctional and have intelligence, reconnaissance, attack and even electronic warfare capabilities. The appearance of the Attack-11 is a testament to this.
The Attack-11 has an advantage in intelligence reconnaissance, and its stealth capabilities allow it to penetrate deep into enemy areas of activity, increasing the detection and killing range of Chinese aircraft carrier battle groups. In addition, the Attack-11 equipped with a data link also has the function of "air networking", which expands the range of battlefield perception and can act as a battlefield communication network. This drone swarm network is difficult to disrupt and can replace satellite data links if necessary. The Attack-11 is capable of tracking US aircraft carrier battle groups for long periods of time, providing near-real-time target data. In this way, China's long-range cruise missiles and anti-ship ballistic missiles do not have to worry about target search and guidance, and the Attack-11 is able to guide these missiles over the battlefield to accurately hit sea targets.
The Attack-11 itself is also a strike platform, and the internal bomb bay can carry **, posing a threat to the US ** team. It promises to be a stealth combat platform with great potential, with the possibility of developing more features and different models. In contrast, the US Navy abandoned the X-47B carrier-based stealth UAV a few years ago, resulting in a relative vacancy of American aircraft carriers in this area.
In fact, the United States successfully tested the X-2013B carrier-based UAV back in 47. Although the X-47B is quite advanced, the U.S. Navy found that its technology in artificial intelligence, anti-jamming, etc., was not mature enough to meet the operational needs, and finally abandoned the development of the X-47B. The abandonment of the X-47B was considered a strategic mistake of the US Navy.
Historically, it is ironic that the United States, although the first country to test carrier-based drones, may have been preempted by China to equip carrier-based unmanned fighters. According to **, the Attack-11 is likely to board the Chinese aircraft carrier at the same time as the J-35 and other brand-new carrier-based aircraft to improve the combat effectiveness of the Fujian ship. In addition to the Attack-11 can operate in formation, it is also possible to form a separate formation and be used in the same column as the J-15 and J-35, adding a unique carrier-based aircraft type to the "Fujian" aircraft carrier. If the Attack-11 is used in a new domestically produced amphibious assault ship, it will bring long-range reconnaissance and attack capabilities, and may also develop air combat and anti-submarine applications in the future, allowing the Chinese attack ship to achieve a higher level of upgrade.
Of course, the Attack-11 may still face some technical problems in order to become a carrier-based drone, in particular, it is necessary to learn from the lessons of the American X-47B. These problems require technical research and repeated testing to speed up the integration of stealth UAVs into the aircraft carrier combat system.
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