It’s a big moment for naval buffs and tech lovers alike: on Friday (Nov 14), the Chinese mainland’s first Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan set sail from Shanghai for its maiden sea trials 🚢. This milestone echoes the rapid pace of 2025’s military tech advances.
The name Sichuan carries hull number 51, launched into the water in December 2024—almost a year ago. Since then, Sichuan cruised through several checkpoints:
- Mooring tests – completed
- Equipment installation – done
- System debugging – ✅
Now, the focus is on checking the ship’s power, electrical and other key systems in real sea conditions. For the tech-savvy, think of it as stress-testing a flagship smartphone, but on an epic maritime scale 🛠️.
What’s a Type 076? It’s basically a floating base camp, designed to transport troops, vehicles, helicopters and drones right onto the shore. Imagine your fav battle royale game, but IRL – spawn points and all 🎮.
As Sichuan tackles rough waters and system checks, it’s set to reshape how the Chinese mainland projects its naval power. Stay plugged in for updates on how this floating powerhouse performs!
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China's Type 076 assault ship PLANS Sichuan begins first sea trial
cgtn.com
