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China Reveals World\u2019s Largest Amphibious Assault Ship To Outpower U.S Naval Capabilities
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China launched its first next-gen amphibious assault ship, named Sichuan in a ceremony at a Shanghai Shipyard on Friday.<\/p>\n

The Type 076 Amphibious Assault Ship, named after a southwestern Chinese province, is being termed a \u2018key asset\u2019 for enhancing the Navy\u2019s long-range operational capabilities.<\/p>\n

China boasts the biggest naval force in the world and is constructing warships at a rapid pace to project its power beyond its shores and challenge the military might of the United States.<\/p>\n

The ship with a 40,000-ton displacement is among the world\u2019s biggest amphibious assault ships. It has a twin-island superstructure, a full-length deck and an electromagnetic catapult system, enabling it to carry fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.<\/p>\n

It would also allow the ship to launch bigger and heavier aircraft than it could without this system. The aircraft would have a longer range and make the ship a fighting platform since it could carry more missiles and bombs than other warships.<\/p>\n

Apart from Sichuan, only one other ship in the world has an electromagnetic catapult system. This is the U.S. Navy\u2019s aircraft carrier, Gerald R. Ford. China\u2019s new aircraft carrier, the Fujian also has this system, though the ship is not yet commissioned.<\/p>\n

With the ship\u2019s massive size, it would be able to carry more aircraft and equipment than China\u2019s Type 075 amphibious assault ships, the US Navy\u2019s America-class amphibious assault ships and Japan\u2019s Izumo-class helicopter carriers that are being converted to carry the F-35 B.<\/p>\n

Carl Schuster, former U.S. Navy captain and a military analyst said that size really matters when we consider the Type 076.<\/p>\n

He added that this development shows China\u2019s growing maritime power at a time when the U.S. Navy\u2019s capability for expeditionary, amphibious and humanitarian assistance missions has diminished considerably.<\/p>\n

Watch this video to know more-<\/strong><\/p>\n