Published: 18:02, September 22, 2025 | Updated: 18:23, September 22, 2025
Three types of aircraft launch from CNS Fujian carrier using electromagnetic catapult
By Xinhua
This aerial drone file photo dated May 1, 2024 shows China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, during its maiden sea trials. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

BEIJING - The Chinese Navy announced Monday that carrier-based aircraft J-15T, J-35 and KongJing-600 have successfully completed their inaugural electromagnetic catapult-assisted takeoff and arrested landing trainings on aircraft carrier, the Fujian.

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The success showed that China's first domestically built catapult-equipped aircraft carrier has obtained electromagnetic catapult launch and recovery capabilities, marking another breakthrough in the development of China's aircraft carriers.