China's new amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, has an electromagnetic catapult system that makes it essentially a light ...

The Chinese naval build up continues with the launch of Sichuan amphibious assault ship, the lead ship of the Type 076 class, ...

China has launched its first next-generation amphibious assault ship, adding a powerful cutting-edge warship to the country’s ...

The Type 076 amphibious assault ship is equipped with an electromagnetic catapult for launching fixed-wing aircraft.

The Sichuan is equipped with an electromagnetic catapult that will allow fighter jets to launch directly off its deck.

In the Pacific region, an ongoing rivalry exists between the "old" superpower, the USA, and the rising Chinese power. The Pacific is vast, filled with water and thousands of islands, prompting the ...

China’s Navy has launched a new amphibious assault ship capable of deploying fighter jets, enhancing its operational reach in ...

SHANGHAI, Dec. 27 (Xinhua) -- China launched its first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, in ...

China, which already has the world’s largest navy, is reportedly working on a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to enhance its ...

This photo shows China's first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan. China launched its first Type ...

China’s newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, which is in sea trials and has yet to be commissioned, also has an electromagnetic system. The US Navy’s amphibious assault ships feature the F-35B ...