Most likely, the new aircraft carrier will
also be equipped with an Electromagnetic Catapult System (EMALS), a launch
system that allows aircraft to take off without using a ski-jump system. EMALS
ease operations at the carrier as it accelerates aircraft more smoothly,
putting less stress on their airframes. It increases the number of aircraft
that can be airborne.
In April, China's People's Liberation Army
Navy (PLAN) released a promotional video regarding its third aircraft carrier
after having its first carrier Liaoning and second carrier Shandong.
Meanwhile, based on satellite imagery on May
31, 2022, a dry dock was seen where the ship was built. The satellite imagery
also provides clues about the remaining pre-launch steps before the entire dry
dock is flooded and the carrier can glide into the water. The ladder that
workers use to access the carrier as well as the supporting structures and
other equipment surrounding the ship looks set to be removed soon.