China's Most Advanced Warship: Type 076 Hybrid Amphibious Assault Ship and Light Carrier (xataka.com)

• Hybrid design combining amphibious assault and light carrier capabilities
• Electromagnetic catapult enables launch of J-35 stealth fighters
• Tests conducted in South China Sea during multinational Balikatan exercises

"China's Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan, a 40,000-ton hybrid with an electromagnetic catapult, has been tested in the South China Sea concurrent with the US-led Balikatan exercises. It can launch conventional fighters like the J-35 stealth jet, drones, and helicopters, blurring the line between assault ship and light carrier. The tests include flight operations, amphibious maneuvers, and combat systems in realistic conditions."