In a boost to naval power, fighter takes off via vessel’s electromagnetic catapults for first time
The J-35 is the world’s second carrier-based stealth fighter after Lockheed Martin’s F-35 series, and the tests mark the first time the aircraft has taken off from such a vessel.
The operations also represent a leap in the power of China’s naval air wings.
“This means that the Fujian has attained electromagnetic catapult and recovery capabilities, representing another breakthrough in China’s aircraft carrier development and a milestone in the transformation of the navy,” the report said.
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