China has reached a groundbreaking achievement in naval aviation with the successful electromagnetic catapult operations aboard the Fujian, the nation’s most advanced aircraft carrier. The carrier has successfully completed catapult-assisted takeoffs and arrested landings for the J-15T heavy fighter, J-35 stealth fighter, and KJ-600 early warning aircraft, marking a transformative moment in China’s maritime capabilities. […]
The September military parade marked a historic moment in Chinese naval aviation with the debut appearance of the KJ-600 carrier-based early warning aircraft. This milestone represents China’s entry into the elite circle of nations capable of operating sophisticated fixed-wing early warning aircraft from aircraft carriers, fundamentally transforming the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s power projection capabilities. […]
A new milestone in naval innovation has just unfolded. The PLANS-18 Fujian is set to leave the shipyard for its seventh sea trial, marking another significant step in the evolution of modern carrier technology. This test run underscores the rapid development of naval capabilities and signals potential shifts in carrier-based operations. Recent images reveal not […]
