CV-18 Fujian/003 CATOBAR carrier thread

[TK3600]

The J-35 is already in service

The naval variant?

 

[Blitzo]

The naval variant?

Yes.
We've seen production birds with active service unit numbers in the last week or two as part of parade practice

 

[gongolongo]

Yes.
We've seen production birds with active service unit numbers in the last week or two as part of parade practice

Probably near operational service. Probably painted up for parade but needs more time for units to be familiar enough with the system to be familiar (most likely).

 

[tamsen_ikard]

Probably near operational service. Probably painted up for parade but needs more time for units to be familiar enough with the system to be familiar (most likely).

Active service means the force is using it at the moment, not testing the plane for issues.

How they use it, how they train on it and how they apply it tactically can happen afterwards.