With reference to the Aircraft Carrier Fujian, consider the following statements: 1. It is the first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier by China. 2. It uses CATOBAR configuration (Catapult-Assisted Take-Off But Arrested Recovery), replacing older ski-jump ramps used on China's other aircraft carriers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Aircraft Carrier Fujian, consider the following statements:
1.It is the first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier by China.
2.It uses CATOBAR configuration (Catapult-Assisted Take-Off But Arrested Recovery), replacing older ski-jump ramps used on China’s other aircraft carriers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Both are correct

Statement 1 is correct: Fujian is the first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier by China. It forms part of China’s three-carrier fleet in the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) fleet, after Liaoning and Shandong.

Statement 2 is correct: It uses CATOBAR configuration (Catapult-Assisted Take-Off But Arrested Recovery), replacing older ski-jump ramps used on Liaoning and Shandong. It enables heavier take-offs, higher launch frequency, and greater operational efficiency.

Source: TH

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