The morning of December 29, China’s first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan was officially launched.
Sichuan ship is the Navy’s new generation of amphibious assault ship, its launching naming ceremony was held on the 27th in Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co.
The Sichuan ship is a key equipment for promoting the transformation, construction and development of the navy and enhancing its far sea combat capabilities. It has a full load displacement of more than 40,000 tons, is equipped with a double island superstructure and a full longitudinal flight deck, and innovatively applies electromagnetic catapult and arresting technology. It can carry fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, amphibious equipment, etc.
The official launch of the Sichuan ship also means that the main construction of the ship has been completed and will enter the next stage of outfitting and commissioning.