China Showcases Electromagnetic Carrier Catapult For First Time
The Fujian, China’s third and most advanced aircraft carrier, is expected to enter service soon.
Photographer: Pu Haiyang/VCG/Getty ImagesChina has for the first time released complete footage of a successful electromagnetic catapult launch from its latest aircraft carrier, underscoring the progress in the country’s naval capabilities.
J-35 and J-15T fighters, and a KJ-600 airborne radar aircraft, can be seen taking off using the Fujian aircraft carrier’s electromagnetic catapult, according to footage released by China state broadcaster CCTV on Monday.