China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship "Sichuan" completes maiden sea trial
People's Daily Online
(Xinhua) 08:36, November 17, 2025
SHANGHAI, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, returned to the shipyard in Shanghai at around 5 p.m. Sunday after completing its maiden sea trial.
The three-day mission tested the indigenously developed ship's propulsion and electrical systems, as well as other equipment, achieving the expected results.
The Sichuan will undergo follow-up tests in accordance with established plans.
Being the new-generation amphibious assault ship of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy, the vessel incorporates innovative electromagnetic catapult and arrestor technologies, enabling it to carry fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and amphibious equipment.
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