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For the first time, tests of the electromagnetic catapult of the Chinese aircraft carrier Fujian are shown

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Over the past few months, various tests have been conducted on a regular basis on the new Fujian aircraft carrier of the Chinese Navy, including the use of an electromagnetic catapult when launching aircraft with increased weight and payload.

However, its use took place under conditions of strict secrecy. It was even possible to see how various parts of the flight deck were hidden. But, thanks to a recent video posted online, the use of the catapult was shown in all its details.

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One of the main innovations of Fujian is the use of the CATOBAR scheme in its design – takeoff using a catapult, and landing using an aerial finisher. This differs from the STOBAR system typical of the Liaoning and Shandong aircraft carriers, which involves taking off using a springboard and landing using an aerial finisher.

This feature will allow the new aircraft carrier to carry a powerful naval air group consisting of a new version of the J-15B naval fighter, the KJ-600 AWACS aircraft and, in the future, the inconspicuous J-35 multipurpose fighters. Its future composition is evidenced by the various types of layouts seen on the deck.

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In total, Fujian has three electromagnetic catapults installed. Two of them are used in the frames. The tests consist of launching a trolley simulating the take-off weight of a real aircraft, estimated at about 36 tons. After starting, the system returns to its original position for repeated tests.

Thanks to the provided footage, it is also possible to notice the retractable system control stations located in various areas of the flight deck. These installations with a hexagonal structure are similar to the "bubbles" present on US aircraft carriers, and in general, the CATOBAR observed on Fujian is similar to the design used on the American aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford.

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