On Friday morning, November 14, 2025, China’s first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, PLANS Sichuan, set sail from Shanghai for its maiden sea trial 🚢.
Named and launched in December 2024 with hull number 51, PLANS Sichuan has been undergoing rigorous checks all year. After completing mooring tests, equipment installs, and system debugging, it’s now ready to test its power, electrical, and navigation systems under real sea conditions 🌊.
These trials focus on verifying the reliability and stability of key systems — think of it as the ship’s fitness test before joining the fleet 💪. Naval experts say this vessel could boost the PLAN’s ability to carry troops, vehicles, and helicopters on future missions.
For young explorers and defense fans alike, watching PLANS Sichuan blaze across the waves is a front-row seat to the next generation of naval tech. Stay tuned as we track its progress and share what each trial reveals!
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China's Type 076 assault ship PLANS Sichuan begins first sea trial
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