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Class overview | |
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Name | Type 003 Fujian |
Builders | Jiangnan Shipyard |
Operators | ![]() |
Preceded by | Type 002 Shandong |
Succeeded by | Type 004 |
Planned | 1 |
Building | 1 |
History | |
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Name |
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Namesake | Fujian province |
Builder | Jiangnan Shipyard |
Laid down | March 2015 – February 2016 |
Launched | 17 June 2022 |
Motto | ( Simplified Chinese: 不忘初心、牢記使命):Never forget the original aspiration, remember the founding mission [1] [2] |
Status | Sea trials |
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General characteristics | |
Class and type | Type 003 aircraft carrier |
Displacement | Full load: 80,000–85,000 t (79,000–84,000 long tons) |
Length | 316 m (1,036 ft 9 in) |
Beam | 76 m (249 ft 4 in) |
Propulsion | Steam turbines |
Aircraft carried | 50+ |
Aviation facilities | Hangar deck |
Fujian (18; Chinese: 福建舰; pinyin: Fújiàn Jiàn), named after Fujian province, is the third aircraft carrier of the Chinese aircraft carrier programme and the first of the Type 003 class (NATO/ OSD Fujian-class CV). [3] It is China's first indigenously designed carrier, [4] and its first capable of catapult- assisted take-offs ( CATOBAR); previous Chinese carriers used ski-jumps ( STOBAR). [5]
Fujian was built by the Jiangnan Shipyard for the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), launched on 17 June 2022, and started sea trials in May 2024. [6] In 2019, analyst Robert Farley believed that Fujian would be the "largest and most advanced aircraft carrier ever built outside the United States". [7]
The ship is estimated to be 316 m (1,036 ft 9 in) long, 76 m (249 ft 4 in) wide, [8] and have a full load displacement of 80,000 to 85,000 tons. [4]
The size has been compared to the United States Navy's Kitty Hawk-class aircraft carriers. [9] [10]
The flight deck has three electromagnetic catapults (EM catapults) and an angled landing area with arresting gear. [6]
Fujian's air wing is estimated to include at least 40 fixed-wing aircraft and 12 helicopters. Predicted aircraft models include variants of the Shenyang J-15 fighter, the Shenyang FC-31 fighter, and the Xi'an KJ-600 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft. [4]
Fujian is powered by conventional steam turbines and diesel generators. [8] According to Chinese military commentator Song Zhongping, the ship has an integrated power system (IPS). [11]
Fujian's class was originally designated by observers as Type 002. At the time, the class of the incomplete Shandong was thought to be Type 001A. Shandong was officially confirmed as a Type 002 during commissioning in December 2019. After that, observers began referring to the incomplete Fujian as Type 003. [12]
The ship was originally intended to use steam catapults. [12] In 2013, PLAN Rear Admiral Yin Zhuo reported it would use EM catapults; [13] EM catapults prototypes were observed in 2012. [14] The change to EM catapults likely explains the increase in size from previous Chinese carriers. [12]
Construction began in the mid-2010s. The National Interest reported it began March 2015. [15] The Diplomat reported that "initial work" began in February 2016, with Shanghai Jiangnan Shipyard Group receiving a notice to proceed in March 2017. [16] Work was reportedly delayed in June 2017 by EM and steam catapult tests. [17] By November 2017, work had resumed after the PLAN reportedly developing an IEP system to power the EM catapults. [18] [19] [20] The first prefabricated block modules were placed into the dry dock in July 2020, and most of the keel and base hull blocks were in place by early September 2020. [12] The superstructure was installed by July 2021. [21] [22]
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Fujian was launched on 17 June 2022. [8] Like previous Chinese carriers, it was named for a province according to PLAN naming regulations. [23] Western media noted that Fujian province was opposite to Taiwan across the Taiwan Strait. [24] [25] [26] Power and mooring tests started in April 2023. [8] Catapult testing started in November 2023. [27] Aircraft mockups were also used. [28]
Fujian started sea trials in May 2024. The first occurred from 1 to 8 May. [29] [6]
![]() Model of Fujian
| |
Class overview | |
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Name | Type 003 Fujian |
Builders | Jiangnan Shipyard |
Operators | ![]() |
Preceded by | Type 002 Shandong |
Succeeded by | Type 004 |
Planned | 1 |
Building | 1 |
History | |
![]() | |
Name |
|
Namesake | Fujian province |
Builder | Jiangnan Shipyard |
Laid down | March 2015 – February 2016 |
Launched | 17 June 2022 |
Motto | ( Simplified Chinese: 不忘初心、牢記使命):Never forget the original aspiration, remember the founding mission [1] [2] |
Status | Sea trials |
Badge |
![]() |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Type 003 aircraft carrier |
Displacement | Full load: 80,000–85,000 t (79,000–84,000 long tons) |
Length | 316 m (1,036 ft 9 in) |
Beam | 76 m (249 ft 4 in) |
Propulsion | Steam turbines |
Aircraft carried | 50+ |
Aviation facilities | Hangar deck |
Fujian (18; Chinese: 福建舰; pinyin: Fújiàn Jiàn), named after Fujian province, is the third aircraft carrier of the Chinese aircraft carrier programme and the first of the Type 003 class (NATO/ OSD Fujian-class CV). [3] It is China's first indigenously designed carrier, [4] and its first capable of catapult- assisted take-offs ( CATOBAR); previous Chinese carriers used ski-jumps ( STOBAR). [5]
Fujian was built by the Jiangnan Shipyard for the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), launched on 17 June 2022, and started sea trials in May 2024. [6] In 2019, analyst Robert Farley believed that Fujian would be the "largest and most advanced aircraft carrier ever built outside the United States". [7]
The ship is estimated to be 316 m (1,036 ft 9 in) long, 76 m (249 ft 4 in) wide, [8] and have a full load displacement of 80,000 to 85,000 tons. [4]
The size has been compared to the United States Navy's Kitty Hawk-class aircraft carriers. [9] [10]
The flight deck has three electromagnetic catapults (EM catapults) and an angled landing area with arresting gear. [6]
Fujian's air wing is estimated to include at least 40 fixed-wing aircraft and 12 helicopters. Predicted aircraft models include variants of the Shenyang J-15 fighter, the Shenyang FC-31 fighter, and the Xi'an KJ-600 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft. [4]
Fujian is powered by conventional steam turbines and diesel generators. [8] According to Chinese military commentator Song Zhongping, the ship has an integrated power system (IPS). [11]
Fujian's class was originally designated by observers as Type 002. At the time, the class of the incomplete Shandong was thought to be Type 001A. Shandong was officially confirmed as a Type 002 during commissioning in December 2019. After that, observers began referring to the incomplete Fujian as Type 003. [12]
The ship was originally intended to use steam catapults. [12] In 2013, PLAN Rear Admiral Yin Zhuo reported it would use EM catapults; [13] EM catapults prototypes were observed in 2012. [14] The change to EM catapults likely explains the increase in size from previous Chinese carriers. [12]
Construction began in the mid-2010s. The National Interest reported it began March 2015. [15] The Diplomat reported that "initial work" began in February 2016, with Shanghai Jiangnan Shipyard Group receiving a notice to proceed in March 2017. [16] Work was reportedly delayed in June 2017 by EM and steam catapult tests. [17] By November 2017, work had resumed after the PLAN reportedly developing an IEP system to power the EM catapults. [18] [19] [20] The first prefabricated block modules were placed into the dry dock in July 2020, and most of the keel and base hull blocks were in place by early September 2020. [12] The superstructure was installed by July 2021. [21] [22]
External image | |
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Fujian was launched on 17 June 2022. [8] Like previous Chinese carriers, it was named for a province according to PLAN naming regulations. [23] Western media noted that Fujian province was opposite to Taiwan across the Taiwan Strait. [24] [25] [26] Power and mooring tests started in April 2023. [8] Catapult testing started in November 2023. [27] Aircraft mockups were also used. [28]
Fujian started sea trials in May 2024. The first occurred from 1 to 8 May. [29] [6]