# Type 076
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China’s Drone-Carrier Hybrid: The Sichuan Sets Sail for the South China Sea
The Sichuan, China’s first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, has commenced sea trials in the South China Sea. This vessel, a unique hybrid between a helicopter carrier and a drone carrier, features an electromagnetic catapult that significantly enhances China's expeditionary air power and maritime reach.
China’s 'Sichuan' Amphibious Ship Signals a New Era of Drone-Centric Naval Warfare
China's new 40,000-ton amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, utilizes electromagnetic catapults to launch stealth drones, transforming its role from a landing craft to a secondary aircraft carrier. This development marks a significant leap in naval aviation technology, allowing for high-efficiency unmanned strikes and enhanced fleet flexibility.
China’s Type 076 Shows Off Wrapped Stealth Drone — A Glimpse of ‘Non‑Contact’ Amphibious Warfare
A photograph of a wrapped stealth unmanned aircraft aboard the Type 076 amphibious ship Sichuan has prompted observers to identify the platform as the carrier‑adapted Attack‑21. If integrated operationally, such unmanned systems and electromagnetic catapult technology could enable China to perform long‑range strike and persistent ISR from large‑deck assault ships, complicating regional defence and amphibious deterrence calculations.