海军三航母时代即将到来

Core Points - The Fujian aircraft carrier, China's first domestically designed and built catapult aircraft carrier, was launched on June 17, 2022, with a full displacement of over 80,000 tons and features electromagnetic catapults and arrestor wires, making it the world's first conventionally powered aircraft carrier using electromagnetic launch technology [1] - As of November 30, 2023, the Fujian carrier is undergoing mooring tests, and it successfully completed its first sea trial from May 8, 2024, returning to the Jiangnan Shipyard after an 8-day mission, achieving expected results in various system tests [1][3] - The carrier is expected to significantly enhance the People's Liberation Army Navy's (PLAN) long-range defense and maritime capabilities, marking the arrival of a three-carrier era for the navy [3] Group 1 - The Fujian carrier has successfully conducted multiple sea trials since its first sea test in May 2024, with key catapult tests completed by September 2025, exceeding initial expectations [3] - The carrier has completed training for three types of carrier-based aircraft, indicating a substantial improvement in the PLAN's operational capabilities [3] - The Fujian carrier has passed through the Taiwan Strait to conduct scientific research and training tasks in the South China Sea [4] Group 2 - There is potential for the Fujian carrier to operate alongside the Liaoning and Shandong carriers, forming a dual-carrier battle group that enhances joint operational capabilities [5] - The integration of the Fujian carrier's airborne early warning aircraft, the KJ-600, with the Liaoning and Shandong carriers could improve the overall situational awareness and operational flexibility of the carrier group [5] - The Fujian carrier has demonstrated reliable performance in multiple sea tests, with its new carrier-based aircraft showing combat readiness [7]