China's largest amphibious assault ship sets off on maiden sea trial
By ZHAO LEI |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2025-11-14 09:18
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The ship boasts a unique configuration that features a dual-island superstructure, a first for Chinese naval ships, designed to better facilitate aviation operations.
The vessel is also equipped with an electromagnetic catapult system, which will be used to launch fixed-wing aircraft, making the Sichuan the first Chinese amphibious assault ship capable of launching fixed-wing drones and only the second Chinese vessel to use this world-class technology after the CNS Fujian aircraft carrier.
The PLA Navy currently operates four Type 075 amphibious assault ships, all built at Hudong-Zhonghua, each with a full displacement of nearly 40,000 tons and capacity to carry multiple helicopters, landing craft, dozens of tanks and armored vehicles.
