This is Fujian, the terror of the Chinese seas, China's new and fearsome aircraft carrier

In the war to occupy first place – that of whoever has the largest (the ship) – China and the United States work tirelessly to become great naval powers. With this objective, the ferocious sea monster of the East was born, CNS Fuijian, China's third aircraft carrier, which consolidates the country as the second naval power in the world, behind the Americans, which currently have 11 aircraft carriers in service.

Baptized with the name 'enemy'

Historical tensions between China and Taiwan have named this new creation – the Fujian aircraft carrier – after the province closest to Taiwan.

In fact, Taiwanese authorities have accused Beijing of using “realistic training and maneuvers on its coasts, to reinforce its preparation against Taiwan, which demonstrate its efforts to intimidate them.”

The aircraft carrier, which began construction in 2018, still needs to pass different tests to comprehensively test its overall capabilities.. With 80,000 tons of ship, an electromagnetic aircraft launcher and more than 300 meters in length, the Fujian will be able to detect cruise missiles beyond the range of radars, as well as distinguish and direct its own fighters, both in defensive and offensive roles.. In addition, it is estimated that it will be able to transport between 48 and 60 airplanes, helicopters and drones.

“Compared to its predecessors, the Fujian is much larger and heavier and has a larger flight deck and smaller superstructure.. Those differences mean it will be able to carry more aircraft and fuel and will be able to deploy and recover more fighter jets on operations.. Its greater load capacity also means that the ship can sail further, operate longer and have greater combat power,” highlighted an article on the Ministry of Defense website in June.