US EditionThey Are 50 Years Apart. How Does the New Chinese Aircraft Carrier Compare to the American Ship?
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The Chinese aircraft carrier Fujian, despite its modern design and electromagnetic catapult system, can conduct air operations with only 60 percent of the efficiency of American Nimitz-class ships, according to former US Navy officers. They believe this is a significant limitation for a vessel that was supposed to revolutionize the Chinese navy.
Newtalk News The Fujian's combat capability is only about 60% of that of a Nimitz-class carrier. According to a CNN report on October 26th, an analysis of China's newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, suggests its aviation combat capability may be only about 60% of that of US Navy carriers from 50 years ago. This assessment comes from two former US military officers who have served on aircraft carriers. Although the Fujian is considered a revolut…
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