The first HCS Navy aircraft carrier CNS Cloneworld has reached a major milestone, the first launching of an aircraft from it's deck using a catapult. The F-40N was launched from the carrier which was moored just off the coast. The aircraft then made a landing at a nearby land base. The first carrier landing will be carried out in a number of days it is reported.
CNS Cloneworld will begin phase 2 of it's sea trials next month once final installation of it's ICT system is completed. These trials will include aircraft operations and integration into HCSN operations. The carrier is on schedule for an entry into service by next Summer.
