The USS Makin Island (LHD 8) is a Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) and the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG). 👍 | Ultimate Military Channel

China launches world’s largest amphibious assault warship The first Type 076 landing helicopter dock (LHD), CNS Sichuan (51), made its debut in Shanghai - It is the world’s first amphibious assault ship equipped with electromagnetic launching technology. This means it can not only carry helicopters, but also fighter aircraft like the J-15, Zhang said - It has a full load displacement of more than 40,000 tons, is equipped with a double island superstructure and a full longitudinal flight deck, an

China’s first Type 076 amphibious #assaultship #Sichuan has successfully wrapped up its maiden navigation test. After a three-day sea trial, the vessel returned to the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai on Sunday. The mission verified the reliability and stability of its power, electrical, and other key systems — all meeting expected performance targets. #PLA #ChinaNavy | CGTNEurope

China launches its first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship called the 'Sichuan'. It is the world's first amphibious assault ship with electromagnetic launching tech. Rahesha Sehgal tells you more about this. #China | WION