China, first type 076 amphibious assault ship 'Sichuan' completes initial sea trials

The Chinese army navy's type 076 Sichuan amphibious assault ship completed its first sea trial. teleSUR

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00:00The Chinese Army Navy's Type 076 Sichuan amphibious assault ship completed its first sea trial.

00:07The three-day mission evaluated the propulsion and electrical systems of the locally-built ship,

00:13among other equipments.

00:14The Sichuan will undergo further testing according to established plans.

00:19The ship began a new generation of amphibious assault vessels on the Chinese People's Liberation Army,

00:25has the capacity to transport helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft and amphibious equipment

00:31thanks to its innovative electromagnetic technologies and catapult.