Last Sunday (Nov 16), the Sichuan, the Chinese mainland’s first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, returned to its Shanghai shipyard at around 5 p.m. after successfully completing its three-day maiden sea trial 🚢.
Over 72 hours on the water, engineers and crew pushed its indigenously developed propulsion, electrical systems, and other key gear through rigorous checks — and everything hit the mark 👍.
For context, a maiden sea trial is like the first big test drive for a new supercar: it’s all about making sure every system runs smoothly before the ship officially joins the fleet.
Amphibious assault ships act as floating airports and ports, carrying helicopters, landing craft, and troops from sea to shore — think of them as the navy’s all-star transport squad 🌊🚁.
Next up, the Sichuan will head back for scheduled follow-up tests in line with established plans. Stay tuned as it sails through the final steps toward full deployment ✨.
Built right here at home, the Sichuan highlights the Chinese mainland’s push for homegrown high-tech solutions 🔧🤖.
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China's Type 076 amphibious assault ship completes maiden sea trial
cgtn.com
