China launches amphibious assault ship that can launch fighter jets

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The Sichuan, the first ship of the 076 type, is China's largest such ship yet, displacing 40,000 tons and equipped with an electromagnetic catapult which will allow fighter jets to launch directly off its deck, according to the official Xinhua news agency.

China launched a new amphibious assault ship Friday, capable of launching fighter jets and designed to strengthen the navy's combat ability in distant seas.

Developed by Chinese researchers, it's also equipped with an arrestor technology which allows fighter jets to land on its deck.