US media: J-35 has completed its first electromagnetic catapult, and 100 aircraft will be deployed by 2030! The evaluation is very high, especially considering that China's catapult is 30% better than the US. In addition, Fujian's sea trials have lasted more than 100 days, and it won't be long now. On April 25th, the US "Army Recognition" website claimed to have reliable information - "China's J-35 completed its first electromagnetic catapult on the Fujian aircraft carrier in late March," and pointed out this as a "turning point for China's naval aviation capability." The article said that confirming China was the first to complete the EMALS launch of the J-35 stealth fighter challenged the US aircraft carrier strike group. On April 24, 2025, the "Army Recognition" website reported that China's Shenyang J-35 stealth fighter completed its first EMALS launch on the Fujian aircraft carrier in late March 2025. If later officially confirmed by Chinese authorities, this event might mark a turning point in China's naval aviation capabilities, as it would significantly enhance the combat range of the People's Liberation Army Navy. This development follows several months of observing J-35 on land-based aircraft carrier simulation facilities and the static display of the Fujian aircraft carrier, representing a key step in fully integrating stealth aircraft into China's aircraft carrier strike groups. The "Army Recognition" website article stated that although the Fujian aircraft carrier weighs over 80,000 tons, which is about 10,000 tons less than the US Navy's main aircraft carriers, and also has one less electromagnetic catapult system, the "electromagnetic catapult system design level is superior, with each unit performing about 30% better than the US 'Ford' class." Furthermore, China's aerospace industry has effectively assembled carrier-borne aviation equipment such as J-35, KJ-600, Attack-11, and even J-15T and J-15D. Once the Fujian aircraft carrier's electromagnetic catapult system matures, paired with the 055 destroyer carrying YJ-21 missiles, it can immediately form a carrier task force comparable to the US aircraft carrier strike group. Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1830632863549452/ Disclaimer: This article only represents the views of the author.