China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, sets out for maiden sea trials from Shanghai Jiangnan Shipyard in east China’s Shanghai, May 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Yun)
SHANGHAI, May 1 (Xinhua) — China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, set out for maiden sea trials on Wednesday morning.
The ship left Shanghai Jiangnan Shipyard at around 8 a.m. The sea trials will primarily test the reliability and stability of the aircraft carrier’s propulsion and electrical systems.
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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. ■
China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, docks in east China’s Shanghai on April 30, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Yun)
China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, docks in east China’s Shanghai on April 30, 2024. (Photo by Pu Haiyang/Xinhua)
China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, docks in east China’s Shanghai on April 30, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Yun)
China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, sets out for maiden sea trials from east China’s Shanghai on May 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Yun)
China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, docks in east China’s Shanghai on April 30, 2024. (Photo by Pu Haiyang/Xinhua)
China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, docks in east China’s Shanghai on April 30, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Yun)
China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, docks in east China’s Shanghai on April 30, 2024. (Photo by Pu Haiyang/Xinhua)
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