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November 15, 2025
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CNS Sichuan sets off on maiden sea trial

CNS Sichuan sets off on maiden sea trial

The PLA Navy announced in a news release that the massive vessel left Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, a Shanghai-based shipyard of China State Shipbuilding Corp, around 9 am on Friday...

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The CNS Sichuan, China’s largest and most advanced amphibious assault ship, has commenced its maiden sea trial from Shanghai. This marks a significant development for the People's Liberation Army Navy’s capabilities.

  • The CNS Sichuan is over 40,000 metric tons and is the first in the Type 076 class.
  • The vessel is equipped with an electromagnetic launch system, making it the first Chinese amphibious assault ship capable of deploying fixed-wing drones.
  • The maiden voyage, launched from Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, will verify the reliability and performance of the ship’s electric and propulsion systems.

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