China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship "Sichuan" completes maiden sea trial

By Xinhua Published: Nov 17, 2025 08:23 AM

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, is underway on Nov. 15, 2025. The Sichuan returned to the shipyard in Shanghai at around 5 p.m. Sunday after completing its maiden sea trial. (Photo by Zhang Liang/Xinhua)

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, returned to the shipyard in Shanghai at around 5 p.m. Sunday after completing its maiden sea trial.

The three-day mission tested the indigenously developed ship's propulsion and electrical systems, as well as other equipment, achieving the expected results.

The Sichuan will undergo follow-up tests in accordance with established plans.

Being the new-generation amphibious assault ship of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy, the vessel incorporates innovative electromagnetic catapult and arrestor technologies, enabling it to carry fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and amphibious equipment.

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, returns to the shipyard after completing its maiden sea trial on Nov. 16, 2025. The Sichuan returned to the shipyard in Shanghai at around 5 p.m. Sunday after completing its maiden sea trial. (Photo by Zhang Liang/Xinhua)

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, returns to the shipyard after completing its maiden sea trial on Nov. 16, 2025. The Sichuan returned to the shipyard in Shanghai at around 5 p.m. Sunday after completing its maiden sea trial. (Photo by Zhang Liang/Xinhua)

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, is underway on Nov. 16, 2025. The Sichuan returned to the shipyard in Shanghai at around 5 p.m. Sunday after completing its maiden sea trial.(Photo by Zhang Jiankai/Xinhua)