A photograph released on September 22, 2025 shows a Chinese J-15T carrier‑based fighter launching from the deck of the Fujian, the first Chinese aircraft carrier equipped with a catapult launch system, while carrying four YJ-83K anti‑ship missiles. The J-15T is a variant of the Shenyang J-15 designed for catapult takeoff, and the Fujian represents the People's Liberation Army Navy's first carrier to use an electromagnetic launch system (EMALS) instead of the ski‑jump ramps found on its earlier carriers, the Liaoning and Shandong. The image depicts the aircraft in afterburner moments before leaving the deck, indicating a weapons load of roughly 6,400 pounds. The YJ-83K missile weighs about 1,600 pounds and has a range of approximately 112 miles. Prior to this, J-15Ts were observed only with a single training missile or an inert air‑to‑air missile. The heavier load expands the aircraft's anti‑ship capability and could be reallocated to additional fuel or other munitions such as PL‑10 or PL‑15 air‑to‑air missiles. The J-15T also incorporates domestically produced WS‑10H turbofan engines, replacing the previously used Russian AL‑31F engines. The launch demonstrates the ability to operate a heavily armed fighter from a catapult‑equipped carrier, a capability that earlier ski‑jump carriers have struggled to achieve. The development may also support two‑seat variants such as the J-15DT electronic warfare aircraft and potential CATOBAR‑capable trainer or multirole versions. The image marks a milestone in the evolution of China's carrier aviation, suggesting that the combination of the J-15T and the Fujian may enable fully armed catapult launches, though the operational integration and strategic implications remain under observation.