Reference News Network, November 9 report - According to the Russian Sputnik website, November 7 report, on November 5, China's third aircraft carrier, Fujian, with the hull number "18", was officially commissioned into the Chinese Navy. The commissioning ceremony was held in a military port in Sanya City, Hainan Province.
Previously, China had two aircraft carriers - the Liaoning and Shandong - which were commissioned into the Chinese Navy in 2012 and 2019 respectively.
The core technical features of the Fujian are as follows:
Breakthrough takeoff method: It is China's first completely independently designed and built catapult-type aircraft carrier, equipped with an electromagnetic catapult system (previously, only the US Navy had mastered the technology of shipboard electromagnetic catapults);
Excellent combat effectiveness: Compared to traditional steam catapults, electromagnetic catapults have higher safety and lower failure rates, while requiring fewer maintenance personnel. They can launch heavier aircraft at a faster speed and allow aircraft to take off with full fuel, greatly enhancing the combat effectiveness of a single sortie;
High takeoff and landing efficiency: Thanks to the electromagnetic catapult, the time required for aircraft takeoff preparation has been significantly reduced. It is estimated that the maximum number of takeoffs and landings per day could be increased to nearly 300 times, far exceeding the previous two aircraft carriers.
The commissioning of the Fujian marks a new stage in China's aircraft carrier industry. Experts analyze that its electromagnetic catapult technology will significantly enhance the launch efficiency and combat effectiveness of aircraft carriers, enabling the Chinese Navy to achieve a qualitative leap in long-range operations and force projection capabilities.
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