China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has reportedly begun her first-ever sea trials this morning. No aircraft were spotted on her deck.
China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has reportedly begun its first sea trials., no aircraft were spotted on Fujian’s decks. The Fujian’s supposed electromagnetic launch catapults will also not be tested during the sea trials.he expects the sea trials to last at least a year.
Preparations for the sea trials were preceded by unusual maritime traffic controls at the Yangtze river’s mouth. These restrictions were effective from 4:30 am to 3 pm on Wednesday, and military experts believe they may be a precursor to the trial. “Since its launch in June 2022, the Fujian has completed its mooring trials, outfitting work, and equipment adjustments. It has met the technical requirements for sea trials,” it added.
Today’s inaugural trial will be the first of many. Several years of trials are needed before it’s ready for full service. The Liaoning and the Shandong underwent ten and nine trials, respectively.quotes Song Zhongping, a former PLA instructor, stating that the duration of the testing period is hard to predict as it depends on the initial sea trial.
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