China’s first drone-carrying Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, began sea trials on Friday, according to state news agency Xinhua.
The ship, launched in December last year, is seen as a key asset for the PLA Navy’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations because of its electromagnetic catapult launch system and is often described as the world’s first drone carrier.
The sea trial will test the reliability and stability of the engine and power system, Xinhua said.
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