Xinhua News Agency reported that China’s J-15T, J-35, and KJ-600 carrier-based aircraft have successfully completed their first catapult-assisted takeoff and landing training on the Fujian aircraft carrier. In earlier test missions, naval pilots flew these aircraft to achieve successful takeoffs and landings, confirming the strong compatibility between China’s domestically developed electromagnetic catapult and arresting systems and various aircraft models. This achievement marks the Fujian’s initial capability for full-deck operations and lays a solid foundation for integrating different carrier-based aircraft into carrier strike groups.
Since commencing its first sea trials in May 2024, the Fujian has been steadily conducting planned maritime tests, advancing smoothly in equipment debugging and overall operational stability assessments.
Source: Xinhua, September 22, 2025
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