China’s 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan completes first sea trials

China’s 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan completes first sea trials

China’s next-generation “drone-carrier” amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, completed its first sea trials on Sunday afternoon, state broadcaster CCTV said. The three-day trial marks a major step forward for the People’s Liberation Army to take delivery of its first Type 076 amphibious assault carrier, seen as a key asset for China’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)…

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Developing | China’s first 076 ‘drone carrier’ amphibious assault ship Sichuan starts sea trials

Developing | China’s first 076 ‘drone carrier’ amphibious assault ship Sichuan starts sea trials

China’s first drone-carrying Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, began sea trials on Friday, after its launch in December last year, according to state news agency Xinhua. The ship is seen as a key asset for the PLA Navy’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations because of its electromagnetic catapult launch system and is often…

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