China's aircraft carrier Fujian sets out for maiden sea trials-Xinhua
China's aircraft carrier Fujian sets out for maiden sea trials
Source: Xinhua
Editor: huaxia
2024-05-01 14:26:15
China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, docks in east China's Shanghai on April 30, 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 sea trials will primarily test the reliability and stability of the aircraft carrier's propulsion and electrical systems.
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.
A tugboat tows China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, away from a dock in east China's Shanghai on May 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Yun)A tugboat tows China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, away from a dock in east China's Shanghai on May 1, 2024. (Photo by Li Tang/Xinhua)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)China's third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, docks in east China's Shanghai on April 30, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Yun)■