#China on Friday launched its first Type 076 amphibious #assaultship, #Sichuan, designed to enhance combat capabilities in far seas. Following its launch, the ship will undergo a series of planned tests, including equipment verification, mooring tests, and sea trials.
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00:00This is China's first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship, a cutting-edge addition
00:07to the nation's naval fleet.
00:09Named Sichuan after southwest China's Sichuan Province, this vessel was officially launched
00:14during a ceremonial event in Shanghai.
00:17It features advanced electromagnetic catapult and arrester technologies, enabling it to
00:21carry a range of fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and amphibious equipment.
00:26With a full-load displacement of over 40,000 tons, the Sichuan is a powerhouse on water.
00:32Its dual-island superstructure and full-length flight deck are designed for maximum efficiency
00:36in airborne and far-seas operations.