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China’s Type 076 LHD Sichuan Believed to Have Tested EMALS Catapult for the First Time

The photos show the vessel repositioned toward the open waters of the Yangtze River, with the launch system uncovered and illuminated at night. According to South China Morning Post, a maritime safety ...
The Aviationist

China’s GJ-21 Naval UCAV Captured in Clearest Image Yet

The Sichuan itself is believed to have tested its EMALS (Electromagnetic Launch System) catapult for the first time late in October, ahead of harbor acceptance, with sea trials that could begin by the ...
Jane's Information Group

HII shipyard starts testing aircraft carrier John F Kennedy EMALS with dead-load launches

HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) unit has started testing of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) on aircraft carrier John F Kennedy (CVN 79), marking a major milestone for the ship ...
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China's Type 076 LHD Sichuan Believed to Have Tested EMALS Catapult for the First Time

The Sichuan is the only amphibious assault Landing Helicopter Dock in the world to feature an Electromagnetic Launch System. The catapult aboard China's massive Type 076 LHD (Landing Helicopter Dock) ...