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JUST IN🚨: 🇨🇳 China officially unveils the world's largest amphibious assault ship, showcasing its advanced military capabilities.

 JUST IN🚨: 🇨🇳 China officially unveils the world's largest amphibious assault ship, showcasing its advanced military capabilities.



The amphibious assault ship Sichuan has an electromagnetic catapult system and full-length launch deck, making it a ‘key asset’ for the PLA


The People’s Liberation Army has launched the first of its next generation of amphibious assault ships, the Type 076, featuring an electromagnetic catapult which will be useful in a range of operations, including in a conflict with Taiwan.

The Chinese warship’s unique design – including its ability to carry fighter jets and drones and not just helicopters – will increase the speed of amphibious landing missions and the intensity of its strikes, according to analysts. Some also believe it is likely to become the world’s first “drone carrier”.

The independently developed Sichuan, bearing the hull number 51, entered the water at a launch and naming ceremony in Shanghai at the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard on Friday, according to state broadcaster CCTV.

The Sichuan will be “a key asset”, advancing naval transformation and enhancing the PLA Navy’s long-range operational capabilities, CCTV report said.

“If attack and reconnaissance drones … can be launched from the Type 076 via electromagnetic catapult, then this amphibious assault ship will transform into the world’s first drone aircraft carrier. This would significantly enhance its strike range and effectiveness,” military analyst Du Wenlong told CCTV.

The most notable feature is the innovative electromagnetic catapult and arresting technologies, allowing it to carry fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and amphibious equipment.

A similar launch system, which allows planes to take off more quickly, also features on China’s Fujian aircraft carrier, which was launched in 2022.


With a full-load displacement of more than 40,000 tonnes, it also features a full-length flight deck and two islands, which serve as command centres.

The ship will now undergo equipment commissioning, mooring trials and sea trials, according to CCTV.


Unlike traditional amphibious assault ships, which mainly carry helicopters or vertical take-off and landing aircraft, the Type 076 is capable of “launching both manned fighter jets and drones”, Song Zhongping, a former PLA instructor said.




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