The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) announced Tuesday that the #aircraftcarrier formation of the PLAN's #Fujian has completed its first live-force training at sea since commissioning.
During the mission, the formation carried out a series of training exercises, including fleet navigation, vessel-aircraft joint search and rescue, and carrier-based aircraft takeoffs and landings.
In the joint search and rescue exercise, vessels and aircraft coordinated under formation command to swiftly complete a simulated emergency rescue. According to the PLAN, the drill enhanced the formation’s contingency response capabilities.
Various types of carrier-based aircraft, including the J-35, J-15T, J-15DT, and KJ-600, conducted rounds of catapult-assisted takeoffs and landings on the Fujian. These exercises tested the carrier’s electromagnetic catapult, recovery systems, and deck operations, further validating its vessel-aircraft compatibility, the PLAN said.
"Through the live-force training, we have gained a more precise understanding of the electromagnetic catapults and arrestor gear's performance parameters, improving our proficiency in operating various equipment, and enhancing coordination between different battle stations and carrier-based pilots," said Bao Yu, a crew member on the aircraft carrier.
The Fujian was commissioned on November 5. #ChinaNavy
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