Chinese Aircraft Carriers - Liaoning, Shandong, Fujian and the future

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YEAH! NO STREAM! Can't wait to see the launch of fully loaded fighters.
 
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Would have loved to see a detailed video by euraisal naval insight on the j35 operations on fujian but sadly his channel doesnt exist anymore...
 
This one seems to be the full version:

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nang2 said:
YEAH! NO STREAM!
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I have a feeling. This doesn't look like a video from this test. It's possible that a catapult launch and landing test was conducted during a previous test. It's just that the official announcement was only made now.

The PLA Navy crew members aboard the Fujian aircraft carrier are wearing very warm clothing, which seems inconsistent with the recent weather in Sanya, Hainan. The temperature there has been between 25-35 degrees recently.

Of course, this is just speculation. It's purely for fun.
 
Michael said:
I have a feeling. This doesn't look like a video from this test. It's possible that a catapult launch and landing test was conducted during a previous test. It's just that the official announcement was only made now.

The PLA Navy crew members aboard the Fujian aircraft carrier are wearing very warm clothing, which seems inconsistent with the recent weather in Sanya, Hainan. The temperature there has been between 25-35 degrees recently.

Of course, this is just speculation. It's purely for fun.
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Very likely !
 
kimjongun said:
Would have loved to see a detailed video by euraisal naval insight on the j35 operations on fujian but sadly his channel doesnt exist anymore...
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I think he is still around. He changed the name of his channel, and he monetized with Substack
 
Here is the TWZ report on the first catapult launch

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has demonstrated its ability to launch and recover aircraft from its first catapult-equipped aircraft carrier, the Fujian. Official imagery released by the PLAN today confirms that the new J-35 naval stealth fighters and KJ-600 airborne early warning and control aircraft are carrying out carrier trials, something that had not been seen until now. Meanwhile, we’ve also got a much better view of the J-15T single-seat carrier-based fighter launching and recovering aboard Fujian, having previously seen it in position for a catapult launch with its afterburners engaged. The sudden appearance of video of all three aircraft operating from the ship for the first time is something of a stunning revelation, one of many that has come this year from China’s air power portfolio.

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China's Aircraft Carrier Capability Just Made A Stunning Leap Forward

China has simultaneously debuted its J-35 stealth fighter, J-15T fighter and KJ-600 radar plane operating from its first catapult-equipped carrier. The J-35 and J-15T naval fighters and KJ-600 radar plane are all now conducting operations aboard the carrier Fujian, as it prepares for service.
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Overall, testing Fujian’s abilities to launch and recover fixed-wing aircraft is a critical part of the path to operational service. However, it has added resonance since not only is the carrier fully homegrown, but so are the J-35 and KJ-600, the most important elements of its air wing, and they have not previously been to sea, at least in an operational capacity. The PLAN is therefore introducing to service a new carrier design and at least two new naval aircraft designs simultaneously, which is impressive by any measure.
 
BTW, the launch tests were mainly on CAT#2, haven't seen one launch from CAT#3 yet, right?
 
nang2 said:
Very likely !
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The evidence is here!
This video, in whole or in part, was filmed on March 19, 2025, the seventh sea trial of the Fujian aircraft carrier. ------ It was indeed very cold in the north at that time.
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Michael said:
I have a feeling. This doesn't look like a video from this test. It's possible that a catapult launch and landing test was conducted during a previous test. It's just that the official announcement was only made now.

The PLA Navy crew members aboard the Fujian aircraft carrier are wearing very warm clothing, which seems inconsistent with the recent weather in Sanya, Hainan. The temperature there has been between 25-35 degrees recently.

Of course, this is just speculation. It's purely for fun.
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The guy seems right

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