China Unveils the World's Biggest Amphibious Assault Ship 'Sichuan' Designed for Fighter Jets.

Science and Technology

In December 2024, China launched the world's largest amphibious assault ship, "Sichuan," at a shipyard in Shanghai. This ship is equipped with an electromagnetic catapult, which helps launch fighter jets, boosting China's ability to carry out naval operations far from its shores.


      - The "Sichuan" is the first ship of the Type 076 class, with a weight of 40,000 tons. It is designed to transport ground troops using landing crafts and provide air support during operations.

      - China also introduced its first icebreaker ship, "Tan Suo San Hao," which will be used for scientific and archaeological research.

      - The only operational warship currently using the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) is the USS Gerald R. Ford, part of the United States Navy.

Main Point :-   (i) The Sichuan is the first ship of the Yulan-class landing helicopter assault (LHA), developed by Chinese researchers. It is equipped with "arrestor" technology, allowing fighter jets to land on its deck.

      (ii) Named after the Sichuan province in southwestern China, this dual-use assault ship is seen as a key asset for boosting the Navy's transformation and improving its ability to operate over long distances.

(iii) The Sichuan is over 850 feet long and 170 feet wide. It is designed to carry fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and amphibious equipment.
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