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China Launches New-Generation Amphibious Assault Ship, Reports Say
China Launches New-Generation Amphibious Assault Ship, Reports Say
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BEIJING (Sputnik) - Following the setting sail ceremony, the vessel is expected to undergo hardware debugging, mooring, and sea trials. 27.12.2024, Sputnik Africa
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China on Friday launched its first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, dubbed Sichuan, Chinese Central Television reported. The ship, named after southwest China's province, set sail from Shanghai and was given a hull number 51, the broadcaster said. Sichuan is a new-generation vessel with a displacement of over 40,000 tons, capable of carrying fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and amphibious aircraft, the agency added. It is also equipped with an electromagnetic system for launching and slowing planes. Sichuan is reportedly a key part of boosting China's maritime defense capabilities and of the development of the country's naval forces.
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China Launches New-Generation Amphibious Assault Ship, Reports Say
08:53 27.12.2024 (Updated: 11:05 27.12.2024) BEIJING (Sputnik) - Following the setting sail ceremony, the vessel is expected to undergo hardware debugging, mooring, and sea trials.
China on Friday launched its first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, dubbed Sichuan, Chinese Central Television reported.
The ship, named after southwest
China's province, set sail from Shanghai and was given a hull number 51, the broadcaster said.
Sichuan is a new-generation vessel with a displacement of over 40,000 tons, capable of carrying fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and amphibious aircraft, the agency added. It is also equipped with an electromagnetic system for launching and slowing planes.
Sichuan is reportedly a key part of boosting China's maritime defense capabilities and of the
development of the country's naval forces.
