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