CN Type 003 Fujian

## Type 003 Fujian

The Type 003 Fujian, as seen in-game

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## Background History

The Fujian or the Type 003 aircraft carrier is a Second-generation Chinese aircraft carrier under outfitting for the People's Liberation Army Navy of China and named after Fujian Province. *Fujian* was launched on 17 June 2022 and is China’s first aircraft carrier with a fully indigenous design, featuring a CATOBAR and Electromagnetic catapult.

The ship is expected to be heavier than the 85,000 ton Soviet aircraft carrier *Ulyanovsk* but somewhat lighter than the 100,000 ton supercarriers of the US Navy.

Originally, the ship was unofficially designated as "Type 002" prior to the *Shandong*'s completion. But after the latter ship was designated "Type 002", the observers later believed that the third carrier's designation is "Type 003", which was realized after the ship's launching in June 17, 2022.

## Overview

The carrier inherits the characteristic powerful anti air defenses and usage of grenade launchers as of the older Chinese aircraft carrier, albeit having two anti air weapons less than the *Shandong*.

The ship also comes with a relatively durable drone that is equipped with nuclear anti-ship missiles.

When purchased, the ship comes equipped with J-31 strike fighters which carry torpedoes. These planes further supplement the ship's anti-submarine defenses, but can be replaced with whatever strike fighter the player deems most comfortable.

## Tactics

**Playing as a Type 003 Fujian**

Just like with its predecessor, the ship has a strong anti air defense, allowing it to repel concentrated aircraft attacks and swarms missiles with considerable effect, but is itself able to throw a heavy blow with its aircraft. The ship can also confuse the enemy fleet, making them an easier target for allied ships. When fighting, it is advised to deploy two air units so as to maximize their use. The game's AI will automatically control any "idle" air unit.

When attacking, keeping a close contact with allies is a must. The ship is especially vulnerable to battleships and submarines. Although when targeted and provoked, the ship can use grenade launchers to intercept torpedoes and damage submarines.

Players can opt to choose the KA-58 Black Ghost/RAH-66 Comanche for an additional layer of anti-submarine defense or use the MUH-1 Marineon for better ASuW and AA capability, and thus a more effective point defense. Do not use a helicopter built for spotting like the WZ-19 CAIC, because you already have aircraft that can do that spotting much faster. I will reiterate that as a vital ship in any game, the carrier's first job is to spot the enemy, simply by sending your strike aircraft into the enemy spawn and attacking the closest ship you see or important ships such as battleships and other carriers.

**Playing alongside a Type 003 Fujian**

Being the backbone of the fleet, the defense of aircraft carriers must be given prioritization. Your and your ship can help intercept enemy aircraft and also weaken enemy ships, making them an easier target.

Destroyers and other surface ships provide additional anti air defense and relieve the problems imposed by incoming missiles.

Battleships can help in dealing with other surface ships, especially other battleships which will certainly be a threat to the ship.

Submarines also can help in dealing with other hostile surface ships and submarines.

**Playing against a Type 003 Fujian**

A proper tactic should be utilized when fighting against this ship. Its aircraft can and will inflict heavy damage, so an opportunity is also necessary.

Battleships are in the best position in eliminating this ship. Although the ship can deal significant damage to surface ships, their high durability allows them to be able to survive long enough to badly damage or sink the ship, especially since shells cannot be intercepted by anti air defenses.

Submarines, however, will have less trouble, as the only ASW capability any carrier has is it's ASROCs (grenade launchers in the MW language) and it's helicopters. If the enemy 003 does not have a helicopter with ASW capabilities (namely torpedoes), then it will have to rely on ASROCs, which ironically have a hard time hitting submerged submarines. Simply spamming torpedoes and missiles will break the ship.

## Suggested Armament Setup

The ship, with its flexible armaments setup, can be armed with various weapons that will furthermore improve the ship's performance. Below are some suggested weapons setup. But, bear in mind that these are just suggestions.

**For Level 15 to 19 players.**

* Grenade Launcher: RUR-5B ASROC, A-22 (if obtained via the battlepass).
* Strike Fighter: Rafale M, J-25 (if obtained via the battlepass).
* Fighter: J-20, J-25 Trident, (if obtained via the battlepass), J-26 (the best no-vip strike figter and damage) .
* Drones: Fl-71, S-70 Okhotnik, Dark Sword (if obtained via the battlepass).
* Helicopter: WZ-19 CAIC, SV-22, Kamov Ka-XX (if obtained via the battlepass).
* First Anti-Air slot: Kashtan-M.
* Second Anti-air slot: Sea RAM.

**For Level 20 to 24 players.**

* Grenade Launcher: RUR-5B ASROC, A-22 (if obtained via the battlepass).
* Strike Fighter: Rafale M, J-25 (if obtained via the battlepass), J-26 (the best no-vil strike figter and damage.
* Fighter: J-20, J-25 Trident (if obtained via the battlepass).
* Drones: Fl-71, S-70 Okhotnik, Dark Sword (if obtained via the battlepass).
* Helicopter: WZ-19 CAIC, SV-22, Kamov Ka-XX (if obtained via the battlepass).
* First Anti-Air slot: Pantsir-ME, THEL (if obtained via the battlepass).
* Second Anti-Air slot: Sea RAM, THEL (if obtained via the battlepass).

**For Level +25 players**

* Grenade Launcher: RUR-5B ASROC, A-22 (if obtained via the battlepass).
* Strike Fighter: Rafale M, J-25/F-3 (if obtained via the battlepass), J-26(the best no-vip strikefigter and damage).
* Fighter: J-20, ATD-X Shinshin (if obtained via the battlepass).
* Drone: Fl-71, S-70 Okhotnik, Dark Sword/taranis (if obtained via the battlepass).
* Helicopter: WZ-19 CAIC, SV-22, Kamov Ka-XX/phoenix (if obtained via the battlepass).
* First Anti-Air slot: Garpun, THEL (if obtained via the battlepass).:
* Second Anti-Air slot: Sea RAM, THEL (if obtained via the battlepass).

## Advantages and Disadvantages

### Advantages.

* Exceptionally high durability, surpassing the Yamato's.
* The second most maneuverable aircraft carrier in tier 3.
* Comes equipped with two grenade launchers, allowing the ship to intercept torpedoes and damage submarines.
* High anti air defense.
* Has 2 drones like CVX & Gerald R. Ford, further increasing aerial capabilities.

### Disadvantages.

* The ship's large dimensions make it an easy target, even at the distance.
* The slowest carrier in tier 3.

## Trivia

* The ship originally had a durability of 299,000 but this was later increased to 318,500.
	+ The ship's durability was once again increased to 344,500 in the game's 0.45.2 update, released during June 7, 2021.
* This ship is also the biggest troll from developer (Sergey), he posted a video with a Type 003 carrier deploying the PAK DA bomber, flying around and above it. Many people believed that Type 003 would have a bomber slot and its price will be increased in a future update, so they bought it. However, when the bombers came out with the RF Shtorm in update 0.45.7, players found out that there was no bomber on board the Type 003 and the price is still 12,000 gold. There is no refundable option later on, so it is a big sad for the ones who believed that and bought it.
	+ This caused quite an uproar amongst the Modern Warships community members. With their expectations shattered, people began to demand additional action be done to satisfy this predicament. This situation was also memed and parodied by dozens of players.
* The ship's helicopter amount was increased from 1 to 2 on Update 0.46.2, released on November 10, 2021.
* The ship is named after the Fujian province in China. Some commentators believe the name has a political connotation since the Fujian is the closest province to the Taiwan island. China hopes to eventually unify Taiwan with mainland China and is willing to use military force if necessary.

## Gallery

Type 003 escorting an allied USS Nemesis.