New Chinese aircraft carrier Fujian begins sea trials
The vessel is the first of its kind developed by the Chinese Navy and incorporates technical advances such as electromagnetic catapults. Aircraft carrier should remain in testing until mid-2025
People's Liberation Army Navy
New Chinese aircraft carrier Fujian shown almost ready for sea trials
People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessel is second only to US aircraft carriers in size and has three electromagnetic catapults
First aircraft carrier designed and built entirely in China is launched
Named Fujian, Chinese vessel is one of the largest in the world and has cutting-edge technology with electromagnetic catapults similar to the US Navy.