Well yeah Rodondo they studied other carriers considering the learning curve. Can't pull a Carrier Battle Group out of your ass overnight. I've been following the Saga of the Varyag since she was towed to China. She sat for a couple of years before they starting overhauling her. She's still a couple...
Oooookay. So these missles were just floating in the water just hanging out looking for trouble? Dropped off by cargo ships? I think China could just buy a few Russian Oscar 2's or copy them after all taking on USCBGs are what the Oscar's were designed for in the first place.