China Fujian Carrier Finally Launched Aircraft Using Catapults!

Photos taken of the Fujian's flight deck immediately after her sixth sea trial ending on 7 January 2025 showed clear signs that aircraft launch and landing had occurred.
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Keywords: Type 003, PLAN, PLA Navy, Chinese Navy, modern warships, naval technology, touch-and-go, military

[Nero-Caesar]

The Chinese military has really come a long way very fast over the last decade. I'm glad I'm around to see all of these amazing achievements. And im thankful for your coverage.

[Wvkzc]

glad the catapult launch test went smoothly as there is no report of accident, otherwise western media already went hoohah about it

[tapiomith]

New subscriber here.. it's really interesting to hear about pla navy

[onglingyeow]

Very factual and matter-of-fact. Well done!

[kkhalifah]

Love the fact that the PLAN doesn't even make any noise about this. It just focuses on the task of testing the carrier.

[FrankZhang-pjnn]

there is no surprise, because China built catapults launch on the land, they should test multiple times before they start to build Fujian craft carriers. the second when they start to use catapults launch on 076 which means they already completed the catapults launch test on Fujian craft carrier. otherwise they won't use catapults on 076

[higorsimplicio]

this is really incredible . i'am very interesting to see a video of the aircraft's being launch .

[Frizzleman]

Been waiting for this one! Love to see it

[bf]

You know, due to the rigor of the Chinese, they have to be foolproof before releasing the official ejection video! This is in stark contrast to the bombastic talk of India!!!

[BruceSarbi]

Soon CCTV military channel and Global Times should release clips and pics of the catapult launch.

[yours_sincerely]

We wont see much catapult launches untill the Manufscturer handed the Fujian to PLA Navy officially. Now is only Testing & Comissioning to ensure all systemscare working before handing over to the PLA Navy.

[kunthealove.]

Nowadays China is growing more stronger

[DefenseChannel]

The amount of progress China has made with their carriers in such a short period of time is pretty impressive. Even that new Amphib they just launched has an EMALS catapult as well

[chlivesincanada]

Wow, that is a j-35 on board. Not sure if it was tested to launch using the catapults.

[zix_zix_zix]

A J-35 fighter is clearly visible in the photo of the carrier deck. The fact that the PLA-N have the confidence to launch such a newly developed aircraft during the Fujian catapult trials, is shocking!!

[jjc]

Seeing the motherland develop and catch up in all aspects warms my heart. Especially in the military, China has come a long way in just 15 years. Makes me feel safe and that China is well protected.

[BITStudioCode]

Damn bruh, that is some great news to hear!!!

[akkahk]

The KJ600 is a turbopop aircraft. It's launch will not cause any "dirt" on the flame deflectors!😁 In the lastest sea trails both the J15T and KJ600 are launched and recovered.

[thevindictive]

China just needs to make one carrier work perfectly. They can then build 10 very fast.

[ericswain]

I look forward to the future of this channel. Well done as always.