A J-15 fighter jet attached to the Chinese PLA Naval Aviation University prepares for engine start-up during a carrier-based aircraft launch and recovery drill on July 7, 2026. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Sun Hongqiang)
Aircraft directors assigned to the Chinese PLA Naval Aviation University guide J-15 fighter jets to taxi on deck during a carrier-based aircraft launch and recovery drill on July 7, 2026. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photos by Sun Hongqiang)
A flight deck crew member assigned to the Chinese PLA Naval Aviation University checks the equipment status of a J-15 fighter jet during a carrier-based aircraft launch and recovery drill on July 7, 2026. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Sun Hongqiang)
The flight deck crews assigned to the Chinese PLA Naval Aviation University complete a safety check on a J-15 fighter jet prior to its launch during a carrier-based aircraft launch and recovery drill on July 7, 2026. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Sun Hongqiang)
Note the Ski launch Ramp in the background
Aircraft directors assigned to the Chinese PLA Naval Aviation University signal the pilot to lower the tailhook during a carrier-based aircraft launch and recovery drill on July 7, 2026. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Sun Hongqiang)