< img src = "/uploads/blogs/cb/73/ib-FS16oah6c_f4A4999EA.jpg" Alt = "China tested the fighter j-35 from the electromagnetic catapult of a new airline"/~ 62 < P > Chinese deck fighter P & Rsquo; a twin generation of Shenyang J-35 probably made the first launch by electromagnetic catapult (Emals) from the board of a new aircraft carrier & < p > reports army recognition.
< P > According to the source, the launch took place in March, but this is still limited to open sources. If the information is reliable, it can be considered a turning point in the development of Chinese Navy & mdash; For the first time, the PRC combined the advanced catapult launch technology with a low -in -class fighter.
< p > by this point China relied on the fighter j-15 & mdash; The fourth generation heavy deck planes, created on the basis of the Soviet SU-33. The new J-35 significantly expands the combat capabilities of the Chinese fleet, providing inconsistency, modern avionic and potentially higher combat capability in maritime operations.
< P > Due to J-35 and aircraft carrier & laquo; Fujiang & raquo;, equipped with EMALS, China takes a step to forming a full-fledged ocean fleet capable of acting far beyond regional water area. Thus, Beijing is approaching the creation of the Navy that can claim strategic presence in the oceans & mdash; on a level with US fleets and other leading maritime states.