China’s Type 076 ship heralds new naval warfare era
5 days ago · In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, China's first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, is seen in Shanghai, December 27, 2024. - Photo: Li Yun / Xinhua China’s groundbreaking Type 076 amphibious assault ship blends drone dominance, airpower and amphibious capabilities to project power far from its shores, a ...
China Launches ‘40,000 Ton’ Catapult-Equipped ... - The Aviationist
Dec 31, 2024 · The Chinese naval build up continues with the launch of Sichuan amphibious assault ship, the lead ship of the Type 076 class, displacing 40,000 tons and equipped with an electromagnetic catapult ...
Type 076 Amphibious Carrier Launched By Hudong In Shanghai - Naval News
Dec 27, 2024 · As Naval News has previously reported, the Type 076 represents an evolution in amphibious carrier-design for China. Moreover “Sichuan” is also a notable first by global standards. This is the first time a bespoke amphibious assault carrier includes a catapult and arresting gear for the operation of fixed wing aircraft.
China launches new amphibious assault ship in a race to rival US
Dec 27, 2024 · With a full-load displacement of over 40,000 tons, the Type 076 ranks among the world’s largest amphibious assault ships, featuring a twin-island superstructure and a full-length flight deck,...
Type 076 Amphibious Carrier Takes Shape, Drone Airwing Emerges - Naval News
Jun 17, 2024 · Photos shared by enthusiasts through social media and updated satellite imagery via Google Earth have provided additional information on a new type of Chinese amphibious assault carrier generally referred to as Type 076 under construction at Hudong.
China unveils amphibious assault ship that can launch fighter jets
Dec 27, 2024 · The Sichuan, the first ship of the Type 076, is China’s largest such ship yet, displacing 40,000 tons and equipped with an electromagnetic catapult that will allow fighter jets to launch...
Chinese navy launches next-gen amphibious assault ship
Dec 27, 2024 · China launched on Friday the first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship that can carry and launch drones and multiple aircraft including fighter jets, Xinhua News Agency reported.
China launches world's first electromagnetic catapult-equipped ...
Dec 27, 2024 · Global Times. By Liu Xuanzun and Guo Yuandan Published: Dec 27, 2024 10:12 AM . China on Friday launched its first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, a type of large vessel an expert said is the ...
China’s launches first Type 076 warship tipped to become world’s …
Dec 27, 2024 · 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...
China's Type 076: world's largest amphibious assault ship nears ...
Aug 13, 2024 · China’s advanced UAV arsenal, including the GJ-11 stealth combat drone and the WZ-7 reconnaissance drone, positions the Type 076’s air wing as a formidable force. Imagery shows mock-ups of GJ-11 drones at a testing facility, …