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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 ...

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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 unveiled the new amphibious assault ship it has been secretly building this past year at a launching ceremony at a shipyard in Shanghai. The Sichuan, the first Yulan-class landing helicopter ...

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China appears to have conducted the maiden flight of its new sixth-generation fighter aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the ever-evolving landscape of fighter jets. Video and photos ...

China launched the Sichuan, a 40,000-tonne amphibious assault ship with electromagnetic launch tech, enhancing the PLA Navy's far-seas combat capabilities China launched a new amphibious assault ship, ...

China launched a new amphibious assault ship on Friday (December 27, 2024), capable of launching fighter jets and designed to strengthen the navy's combat ability in distant seas. The Sichuan, the ...

China has taken a significant step in strengthening its naval capabilities with the launch of the 'Sichuan,' a new class of amphibious assault ship. As the first of the 076 type, the ship represents ...