Hey fam, big news from the Chinese mainland’s naval world 🚢✨! The brand-new Fujian aircraft carrier is almost ready to sail officially.
At a recent press briefing, Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang dropped the 👀: all tests and training are going smoothly, and commissioning is “not far off.” Think of it as waiting for the next smartphone OS update – you know it’s coming, and it’s gonna be lit 🔥.
What makes the Fujian a game-changer? For starters, its flat flight deck (bye-bye ski-jumps) on an 80,000+ tonne platform is a huge tech flex. Even cooler: its electromagnetic catapults can launch various fighter jets – J-15T, J-35, and even the new KongJing-600 – with ease. No more ski-jump ramps; these jets get a high-tech boost, like an express lift ⚡🚀.
Why should you care? Beyond the military flex, think wider: electromagnetic catapults are cutting-edge tech that could spin off into civilian uses, from high-speed rail upgrades to future space launches. It’s like rolling out 5G across cities – tech in one arena often levels up everything else.
As the Fujian edges closer to joining the Liaoning and the Shandong in the Chinese mainland’s carrier fleet, we’re witnessing a milestone in naval innovation. Stay tuned for more updates – this carrier’s journey is just beginning, and the waves of change are real! 🌊💡
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China says its Fujian aircraft carrier commissioning 'not far off'
cgtn.com
