Aircraft carrier expected to carry out deck load strikes, which can help Chinese navy gain first-mover advantage, state broadcaster says
A deck load strike refers to the ability to rapidly launch a large number of aircraft at once. This tactic was used by the US Navy during the Vietnam war for shock effect.
While military experts had speculated that the Fujian would be able to carry out these attacks, the state media report on Saturday was the first to highlight the ability.
“China’s aircraft carrier technology is marking a historic leap as it enters the critical phase of combat capability development,” CCTV reported.
The Fujian is expected to be commissioned by the end of the year, according to a CCTV report in May, joining two active carriers, the Liaoning and Shandong.
