Video | One Year Anniversary of Fujian Ship's Commissioning! A Review of the Hard-Core Growth Journey of a Major National Asset

Today (November 5)

Our country's first electromagnetic catapult aircraft carrier, Fujian

celebrates its first anniversary of commissioning

A year ago today

This giant ship with hull number "18"

was officially commissioned at a military port in Sanya, Hainan

The Chinese Navy thus entered the era of three aircraft carriers

Click the video

to revisit the shocking moment of Fujian's commissioning↓↓

From the solemn moment of the flag presentation

to the trails left in the vast ocean

Fujian has

left a brilliant answer sheet belonging to Chinese aircraft carriers in the deep blue waters

Looking back at Fujian's growth journey

Fujian is China's first aircraft carrier

designed and built entirely independently

Every step in its growth journey

has attracted great attention

Let us unlock Fujian's

growth marks in the deep blue

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June 17, 2022

Our third aircraft carrier was launched

named Fujian, hull number 18

September 23, 2022

Fujian conducted mooring tests as planned

May 1, 2024

Fujian's first sea trial

lasting 8 days

completed tests of power, electricity, and other system equipment

meeting expected goals

September 22, 2025

During the 93rd National Day parade

the J-15T, J-35, and KJ-600 carrier-based aircraft

completed their first catapult takeoff and landing training on Fujian

November 5, 2025

Fujian was officially commissioned

Less than half a month after commissioning

the carrier group consisting of Fujian and multiple vessels

completed its first live training at sea

various types of carrier-based aircraft completed multiple catapult takeoffs and landings

effectively testing Fujian's

electromagnetic catapult, recovery, and deck operation capabilities

Hull number 18

How "hardcore" is it?

Fujian

is our third aircraft carrier designed and built entirely independently

with a full-load displacement of over 80,000 tons

featuring a straight flight deck

equipped with electromagnetic catapults and arrestor wires

it is the world's first

aircraft carrier using conventional power with electromagnetic catapult technology

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2 seconds for catapult launch, "zero-frame" emergency stop!

The electromagnetic catapult system of Fujian is a core device of the aircraft carrier that is independently designed, developed, and manufactured by our country. How powerful is its explosive force? Experts explain: the time for carrier-based aircraft to be catapulted is only 2 seconds, but we have persevered for over 20 years for this moment.

Click the video for an exclusive "face-to-face" experience of the shock moment↓

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The "five-piece set" of the aircraft carrier is successfully assembled!

The "five-piece set" refers to the J-35 stealth carrier-based aircraft, J-15T catapult carrier-based aircraft, KJ-600 fixed-wing carrier-based early warning aircraft, J-15DT electronic warfare aircraft, and anti-submarine helicopters.

Having the "five-piece set" is not easy; it requires a country to reach a world-leading level in aerospace industry, shipbuilding system, electronic information technology, and other fields.

The J-35 deployed on Fujian has achieved world-leading levels in air superiority operations and strike capabilities against sea and land targets, overcoming the design and manufacturing challenges of stealth carrier-based aircraft.

The J-15, with the "T" designation, can carry a full load of munitions and fuel, enhancing its combat capability.

The KJ-600 integrates advanced radar and command systems into a small fixed-wing aircraft, allowing the entire carrier combat system to see further and providing the carrier-based aircraft force with a backbone for systematic and information-based operations.

The J-15DT controls electromagnetic dominance, capable of suppressing strong enemies and protecting allies.

The new anti-submarine helicopter can detect and attack underwater enemies and quickly execute search and rescue missions, making it a versatile combat asset on the carrier.

Liaoning → Shandong → Fujian

Looking back at our "aircraft carrier journey"

A year ago, Fujian was commissioned

The People's Navy entered the era of three aircraft carriers

This not only signifies an increase in the scale of aircraft carriers

but also a qualitative leap in systemic combat capabilities

△ From top to bottom: Liaoning, Shandong, Fujian

Liaoning: A breakthrough from nothing

On September 25, 2012, our first aircraft carrier, Liaoning, was officially commissioned, with hull number "16". Its service marked a historic leap for our aircraft carriers from "nothing to something".

Shandong: An independent breakthrough

On December 17, 2019, the first domestically designed, equipped, and built aircraft carrier, Shandong, was officially commissioned, with hull number "17". Thus, the Chinese Navy officially entered the era of dual aircraft carriers.

Fujian: A technological leap

On November 5, 2025, our first electromagnetic catapult aircraft carrier, Fujian, was officially commissioned, with hull number "18", marking our entry into the era of three aircraft carriers. It is the world's first aircraft carrier using conventional power with electromagnetic catapult technology, signifying that Chinese aircraft carriers have reached the forefront globally.

Great power giant ship sailing into the deep blue

From ski-jump takeoff to electromagnetic catapult

Looking forward to the great power's heavy weaponry showcasing its brilliance again

Hardcore shining "ship"!

Produced by丨Zheng Hong

Producer丨Wu Huifeng

Planning丨Chen Xiaoyue

Visual丨Wang Zeyuan