Type 003 Fujian aircraft carrier

Service And Conflict Use

1. Jun 17, 2022

   Launched at Jiangnan Shipyard

   The Fujian was launched in Shanghai as China's first indigenous catapult aircraft carrier.

   Sources: Category:Fujian (18)

2. May 1, 2024

   Sea trials begin

   Naval News reported that Fujian began sea trials in May 2024.

   Sources: China's New Aircraft Carrier Fujian Begins Sea Trials

3. Nov 5, 2025

   Commissioned into PLAN service

   Wikimedia Commons category metadata identifies Fujian as commissioned in 2025.

   Sources: Category:Fujian (18)

Type 003 Fujian aircraft carrier Images

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