Kiina laskenut vesille maailman suurimman amfibiohyökkäysaluksen / kevyen lentotukialuksen. Sähköiset katapultit mahdollistavat esim droonien ja jopa hävittäjien laukaisun.
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Vessel described as ‘light aircraft carrier’ unveiled a day after test flights of new fighter jet prototypes
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China launches biggest amphibious assault ship in projection of military power
Vessel described as ‘light aircraft carrier’ unveiled a day after test flights of new fighter jet prototypes
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MENUFinancial TimesSign InThe world, without the spinTry the FT's globally trusted journalism for just Є1.Try for Є1Chinese militaryAdd to myFTChina launches biggest amphibious assault ship in projection of military powerVessel described as ‘light aircraft carrier’ unveiled a day after test flights of new fighter jet prototypesChina’s new amphibious assault ship is equipped with an electromagnetic launch system, suggesting large drones and even crewed fighter aircraft can take off from its deck © Pu Haiyang/VCG/ReutersChina launches biggest amphibious assault ship in projection of military power on x (opens in a new window)China launches biggest amphibious assault ship in projection of military power on facebook (opens in a new window)China launches biggest amphibious assault ship in projection of military power on linkedin (opens in a new window)China launches biggest amphibious assault ship in projection of military power on whatsapp (opens in a new window)SaveKathrin Hille in Taipei YESTERDAY203Print this pageUnlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.China has launched the world’s largest amphibious assault ship, in the latest demonstration of how Beijing’s industrial capacity is strengthening its military power amid rising geopolitical tensions with the US.Combining elements of amphibious landing vessels — which are designed to carry and support an invasion force — with those of an aircraft carrier, the ship significantly strengthens Beijing’s ability to project power globally. It also adds to China’s capabilities in the event of an invasion of Taiwan.Chinese navy officials christened the ship Sichuan in a ceremony on Friday at the Hudong Shipyard in Shanghai while its dock slowly filled with water, according to Chinese official media reports.The launch came a day after test flights of prototypes for a new Chinese fighter jet. According to videos posted online by Chinese internet users, the aircraft were spotted over the north-eastern city of Shenyang and the south-western city of Chengdu on Thursday. The two cities host institutes developing rival projects for a new stealth fighter.