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China's Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan tests drone catapult

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China's Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, is undergoing final testing with a drone catapult system. This advanced vessel, measuring 40,000 tonnes, is equipped with an electromagnetic catapult capable of launching large drones like the GJ-21 stealth attack drone, as well as helicopters. The ship's capabilities are seen as a significant asset for potential operations concerning Taiwan. AI

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China's Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan tests drone catapult

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Albee Zhang ·

    China’s Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan in final tests with drone catapult

    Chinese state media has shown the country’s first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, computer-generated footage of how it launches GJ-21 stealth fighter drones and quotes from a military commentator who said the vessel was in the final stages of commissioning. The 40,…

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