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The Chinese aircraft carrier "Fujian" has become the country's first carrier equipped with an electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS). This technology significantly increases the ship's combat capability, allowing it to launch heavy carrier-based aircraft. Among them are J-35 fighter jets, KJ-600 airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft, and other aerial assets.

The carrier is designed to accommodate up to 60 aircraft, including airplanes and helicopters. This expands the capabilities of the Chinese Navy (PLA Navy) in providing carrier-based air cover and maintaining air control over wide maritime areas. The ship is intended to strengthen China's influence in the Pacific region.

According to the Chinese military command, the "Fujian" will regularly go to sea to conduct complex training missions as well as participate in exercises and patrols in strategic areas.

Building on the results achieved with the "Fujian", China is constructing a fourth aircraft carrier. This vessel will be equipped with a nuclear power plant, and its commissioning is planned for 2030.

Link to the source https://edition.cnn.com/2025/06/16/asia/china-aircraft-carriers-pacific-intl-hnk-ml

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[–] njm1314@lemmy.world 1 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Is it lighter than most air craft carriers? As in painted lighter. Is that just me?

[–] CookieOfFortune@lemmy.world 2 points 17 hours ago

Yes the Chinese navy seems to paint their ships a lighter color.

[–] ms_lane@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

country's first carrier equipped with an electromagnetic aircraft launch system

Pretty neat hardware for their first homegrown carrier.

[–] rigatti@lemmy.world 2 points 18 hours ago

But wait until they find out what happens when magnets get wet!