Type 076 LHA
Type: amphibious
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard (CSSC)
Overview
The Type 076 is China's next-generation amphibious assault ship under construction, expected to be the world's first LHA equipped with an electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS), allowing it to operate carrier-capable fixed-wing unmanned aircraft such as the GJ-11 alongside helicopters. At an estimated 50,000+ tonnes, the Type 076 will be China's largest surface combatant after carriers.
Technical Specifications
| length | 270+ m estimated |
|---|---|
| status | Under construction / sea trials 2025 |
| troops | 2,000+ estimated |
| aircraft | 30+ helicopters + fixed-wing UCAVs |
| max_speed | 23 knots estimated |
| displacement | 50,000+ tonnes estimated |
| launch_system | EMALS catapult for UAV/helicopter |
Operators
- China
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