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China's 13-year journey, therefore, raises questions about the underlying motivations. Experts suggest that this accelerated timeline resembles a wartime pace—not typical for peace-time military development—implying a perceived imminent conflict. This urgency has seemingly led to compromises on design rigor and operational readiness, fostering significant flaws in the Fujen.
Critical Flaws in Deck Layout and Operational Design
The Deck's Spatial Limitations
A core issue lies in the deck design. Aircraft carriers' flight decks are carefully segmented into regions optimized for efficiency:
- The triangle zone at the front right of the ship, considered the most vital operational area, allows planes to take off, land, refuel, and rearm efficiently.