But the purpose that the large, advanced Type 076 warship may serve is still something of a mystery. There are still plenty of unknowns surrounding this unusual vessel. Satellite images ...

including three Type 075 amphibious assault ships that precede the Type 076. It said the Chinese navy "continues to develop into a global force, gradually extending its operational reach beyond ...

The launching of the Type 076 amphibious assault ship is a normal arrangement in the development of the PLA Navy. It is not targeted at any specific entity, region or country, Wu Qian, a ...

The electromagnetic catapult will enable the Type 076 class vessel to operate with larger, heavier aircraft. By comparison, the United States Navy’s amphibious assault ships operate with short ...

China’s newly launched Type 076 amphibious assault ship will play ... a navy commander has said in the first official acknowledgement of the warship’s widely speculated role as a drone carrier.