Recent open records reveal that China began a focused training program for personnel needed to operate the electromagnetic launch catapult currently utilized on the Fujian aircraft carrier. These records suggest the initiative started at least eight years prior to the carrier’s commissioning. The program’s scope includes advanced technical instruction and simulation exercises. During a Wednesday broadcast event, President Xi Jinping addressed a landing signals officer, highlighting the importance of the specialized training for the catapult’s functionality. The training focus appears to encompass the complexities of electromagnetic launch technology, vital for the carrier’s operational capabilities.
Credits: News – South China Morning Post
