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Sichuan Type 076 drone-carrier starts sea trials

China's Sichuan Type 076 drone-carrier is on routine sea trials in the South China Sea.

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Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 23:00 UTC
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China's new Type 076 'drone-carrier' amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, is sailing through the South China Sea for routine cross-regional sea trials. With a full-load displacement of over 40,000 tons, it features a dual-island superstructure and a full-length flight deck. The vessel innovatively adopts electromagnetic catapult and arrestment technologies, enabling it to carry fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and amphibious equipment. Chinese authorities state the exercise is part of the overall construction plan and not aimed at any specific target.
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New details reveal the vessel has conducted several cross-sea trials previously, and this latest mission is described as a routine cross-regional test and training exercise not aimed at any specific target. Additional specifications include a dual-island superstructure and electromagnetic catapult/arrestment systems.

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