First sea trial completed for Sichuan, China’s first Type 076 amphibious assault ship

(Xinhua/Zhang Liang)

China’s first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, Sichuan, returned to the Shanghai Shipyard around 5 p.m. Sunday after completing its first sea trial.

The three-day mission tested the ship’s propulsion and electrical systems independently developed by the country, as well as other equipment, and yielded the expected results.

Sichuan will undergo follow-up tests according to established plans.

As a new generation amphibious assault ship of the People’s Liberation Army Navy, the ship integrates innovative electromagnetic catapult and landing technologies, enabling it to carry fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and amphibious equipment.