Chinese Aircraft Carrier Fujian | China's third aircraft carrier, Fujian, took to the seas for its maiden sea trials. Fujian carrier departed from Shanghai's Jiangnan Shipyard, and the trials will primarily test the reliability and stability of the aircraft carrier's propulsion and electrical systems. It is expected to weigh 79,000 tons, carrying the most potent fighter jet launch system - the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System. China will conduct trials for almost two years before the carrier is inducted in another five years.