from Vova@lemmy.sdf.org to world@lemmy.world on 17 Nov 04:56
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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 …cnn.com/…/china-aircraft-carriers-pacific-intl-h…
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Pretty neat hardware for their first homegrown carrier.
But wait until they find out what happens when magnets get wet!
Not their first carrier, first one with that system. This is their 4th design I think.
This is their third carrier and their first design.
The first carrier is the sister ship to the Russian Admiral Kutzenov, not built by China but Ukraine - China finished the fitout since it wasn’t fitted out before USSR fell. They also removed the 12x gigantic VLS cells for Granit.
The second was built from the plans of the first, but is entirely built in China. It has a bigger internal hanger since no bulkheads for the VLS cells were added.
This is their third and a fully homegrown design.
It’s a pretty normal progression- Study and existing object/plans for the first gen, Build those plans mostly as-is for the second gen, design your own for the third.
Is it lighter than most air craft carriers? As in painted lighter. Is that just me?
Yes the Chinese navy seems to paint their ships a lighter color.