China showcases new 40,000-ton amphibious assault ship Sichuan
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China launches world's first amphibious assault ship equipped with electromagnetic catapult.
The first Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan, has a full-load displacement of over 40,000 tonnes.
It features a dual-island superstructure along with a full-length flight deck. It incorporates the innovative electromagnetic catapult and arrestor technologies, enabling it to carry fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and amphibious equipment.
It is learned that since its launch in December 2024, the construction of the Sichuan has been steadily advancing as planned. It has successfully completed mooring tests and equipment installation and debugging, and has met the technical conditions for sea trials.
The Sichuan, set sail from Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in east China's Shanghai City, heading for relevant sea areas to carry out its first navigation test mission.
This sea trial will mainly test and verify the reliability and stability of the power, electrical and other systems of the amphibious assault ship Sichuan.