China’s unveiling of the Type 076 amphibious assault carrier has drawn attention across the naval defense community because its 263-meter hull and estimated 50,000-ton displacement now exceed the dimensions of France’s nuclear-powered Charles de Gaulle. According to early assessments from regional security analysts, the ship is structured less as a blue-water strike carrier and more as a high-capacity platform for drones, helicopters, and amphibious forces, designed for short-range power projection along China’s eastern coastline and in the Taiwan Strait. Read full Naval News at this link ...
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| Visual comparison between China’s Type 076 amphibious assault carrier and France’s Charles de Gaulle nuclear aircraft carrier. The Type 076 measures 263 meters in length and displaces approximately 50,000 tons, while the Charles de Gaulle is slightly shorter at 261.5 meters and displaces around 43,000 tons. (Picture source: Zhao DaShuai X account) |
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