An aerial drone photo shows China's third aircraft carrier PLANS Fujian (Hull 18) during its maiden sea trial. The aircraft carrier completed its maiden sea trial on May 8, 2024. (Photo by Ding Ziyu)
中国海军福建舰完成首航试验任务。图为首航试验中的福建舰。丁子羽摄（无人机照片）
SHANGHAI, May 8 -- China's third aircraft carrier PLANS Fujian (Hull 18) returned to Shanghai Jiangnan Shipyard on Wednesday afternoon after completing its eight-day maiden sea trial.
上海5月8日电今天下午，我国第三艘航母福建舰圆满完成为期8天的首次航行试验任务，顺利返回江南造船厂码头。
During the sea trial, the aircraft carrier tested its propulsion and electrical systems and other equipment, and achieved the expected results.
试航期间，福建舰完成了动力、电力等系统设备一系列测试，达到了预期效果。
In the next stage, PLANS Fujian will conduct follow-up tests according to established plans.
下一步，该舰将按既定计划开展后续试验工作。
An aerial drone photo shows China's third aircraft carrier PLANS Fujian (Hull 18) during its maiden sea trial. The aircraft carrier completed its maiden sea trial on May 8, 2024. (Photo by Ding Ziyu)
中国海军福建舰完成首航试验任务。图为首航试验中的福建舰。丁子羽摄（无人机照片）
Sailors assigned to China's third aircraft carrier PLANS Fujian (Hull 18) conduct maiden sea trial. The aircraft carrier completed its maiden sea trial on May 8, 2024. (Photo by Pu Haiyang)中国海军福建舰完成首航试验任务。蒲海洋摄
An aerial drone photo shows China's third aircraft carrier PLANS Fujian (Hull 18) during its maiden sea trial. The aircraft carrier completed its maiden sea trial on May 8, 2024. (Photo by Pu Haiyang)中国海军福建舰完成首航试验任务。图为首航试验中的福建舰。蒲海洋摄（无人机）
An aerial drone photo shows China's third aircraft carrier PLANS Fujian (Hull 18) during its maiden sea trial. The aircraft carrier completed its maiden sea trial on May 8, 2024. (Photo by Pu Haiyang)
中国海军福建舰完成首航试验任务。图为首航试验中的福建舰。蒲海洋摄（无人机）
