China lands high-tech J-15 jet on new carrier

China made the first carrier landing with the J-15 fighter, the Liaoning is a ex-Russian refurbished aircraft carrier delivered to the People's Liberation Army and it's the first aircraft carrier operated by China. Here is a footage courtesy of Russia Today television.

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