The Popular Liberation Army Navy of China announced on Monday (22) that the Fujian CNS aircraft carrier, the most striker of the Chinese fleet, successfully performed its first releases by Catopulta (Catobar).
According to an official statement, the tests included the new Stealth Hunting embarked Shenyang J-35the naval version of the J-15 compatible with catapults and the anticipated air warning plane Xi’an kj-600.
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Until then, Chinese Liaoning and Shandong aircraft carriers used the trampoline Stobar system that limits the load and range of aircraft.
Fujian’s electromagnetic Catobar allows for greater weight, more fuel and weapons, bringing the abilities of the Chinese Navy to the American aircraft carrier.
Military authorities have classified the achievement as a milestone for naval aviation in the country, indicating that Fujian has reached his initial full deck capacity.
Source and Images: China Navy | Instagram @chinanavyofficial. This content was created with the help of AI and revised by the editorial team.
