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China's Fujian carrier, though advanced, lags U.S. carriers in launch capability due to older steam catapults.
China’s new Fujian aircraft carrier, while a major step forward for Beijing’s naval program, is seen by former U.S. military officials as less capable than older U.S. carriers due to its reliance on a conventional takeoff and landing system with steam catapults, rather than the advanced electromagnetic launch system (EMALS) used by U.S. carriers.
This limits the Fujian’s ability to launch heavier or more advanced aircraft efficiently and with less stress on airframes.
Despite the Fujian’s larger deck and integrated flight deck design, the U.S. Navy retains an edge in launch system performance, contributing to greater operational flexibility and mission readiness.
The assessment highlights a key technological gap in carrier aviation, even as China continues to advance its naval capabilities.
El portaaviones Fujian de China, aunque avanzado, se queda atrás de los portaaviones estadounidenses en capacidad de lanzamiento debido a catapultas de vapor más antiguas.