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1 October, 2024
Military enthusiasts have celebrated a first aircraft “take-off” after online images showed skid marks on the deck of China’s Fujian aircraft carrier, but experts caution they had yet to see any sign of a successful aircraft launch from the vessel. Photo: Sohu
China’s navy

Tyre marks hint that China’s Fujian aircraft carrier is readying for take-offs

Images from vessel’s latest sea trial point to aircraft landings, but successful take-offs with advanced catapult yet to be seen, experts say.

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China's military weapons

Chinese navy to show off its warplanes for first time at country’s main air show

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China’s military

China says Fujian aircraft carrier has tested catapult launch system

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China’s military

China’s Fujian carrier may be set for third sea trial in quick succession

Notices to shipping suggest a new trial may be under way, a possible indication that the previous two trials went smoothly.

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The Fujian may soon be heading out on its third sea trial. Photo: Xinhua
China’s military

China says its Fujian carrier is world’s largest conventionally powered warship

Programme on state broadcaster CCTV gives more details of the technology on board the ship, including its electromagnetic catapult.

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China’s military

Smooth sailing for China’s Fujian carrier as it finishes first sea trial

The country’s most advanced aircraft carrier achieves ‘expected results’ in eight-day test of its power and electrical systems, Xinhua reports.

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China’s military

China’s aircraft carrier Fujian tests power, navigation in maiden sea trial

No aircraft were visible on the carrier’s deck in official images and videos, with testing of its electromagnetic launch catapults expected in later trials.

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Well-wishers wave as China’s Fujian aircraft carrier leaves its dock in Shanghai on its maiden voyage to begin sea trials which are expected to take about a year. Photo: Xinhua
China’s military

China’s Fujian aircraft carrier set for maiden sea trials

The warship is China’s first to use an advanced electromagnetic catapult that allows fighters to be launched more frequently.

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China’s military

Footage of China’s Fujian aircraft carrier offers new look at advanced catapult

State broadcaster CCTV shows the ship’s electromagnetic catapult launch system from the side of the vessel.

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Science

Why antennas will go almost unseen on China’s next-generation warships

Scientists have revealed details of the Fujian’s ‘all in one’ mast – technology they say will have a big impact on warfare in the future.

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The Fujian was shown being towed by tugboats in a report on state television on January 2. Photo: CCTV
China’s military

China gives first official look at Fujian carrier’s advanced catapult system

Vessel appears in state broadcaster’s news item on military’s response to president’s New Year’s call for national rejuvenation.

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CCTV shows footage of the aircraft carrier Fujian being manoeuvred by tugboats. Photo: CCTV
China’s military

China’s Fujian carrier moves positions, stepping closer to sea trial: analysts

PLA’s most advanced carrier is shown metres from usual berthing place in satellite images, and it appears to launch object in unverified video.

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China’s military

‘Substantial threat’ from PLA’s Fujian carrier: Taiwanese defence ministry

Fujian specs show PLA aiming for ‘far sea operations’ that would threaten Taiwan’s naval defence, spokesman says as ministry releases latest report.

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China’s military

China’s giant Fujian aircraft carrier on track for ‘2025 PLA handover’

Covers have been taken off all three electromagnetic catapults on the deck of the Fujian, social media photos show, indicating readiness for sea trials and systems testing, and PLA handover as scheduled.

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All covers appear to have been removed from the three advanced electromagnetic catapults on the Fujian flight deck. Photo: Weibo
China’s military

Is China’s Fujian aircraft carrier counting down to a catapult take-off test?

The cover has come off one of the launch systems, a sign that lift-off for its jets could be soon, observer says.

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The cover on a runway on the Fujian has been removed, signalling catapult launch tests could be in the offing. Photo: Weibo
China’s military

China’s Fujian aircraft carrier set for ‘new-type’ planes

The Chinese warship is the first non-American vessel to use an advanced electromagnetic catapult system for its warplanes.

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China’s military

China’s advanced Fujian aircraft carrier to start sea trials this year

Fujian, mentioned by President Xi Jinping in New Year’s message as among the country’s achievements, is viewed as central to Two Centenaries goals.

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China’s military

China puts Fujian aircraft carrier systems to milestone test

Mooring trials taking place at the same time as fitting out, which could save time, state broadcaster says.

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Mooring trials have started for China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian. Photo: Weibo
China’s aircraft carriers

Fujian aircraft carrier doesn’t have radar, weapon systems yet, photos show

Warship was launched a month ago and military analysts expect the process to get it ready for active service could take several years.

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