An amphibious assault ship is supposed to put troops, helicopters and equipment ashore. China wants its newest example to launch stealth combat aircraft as well. On 30 October, Beijing said a GJ-21 unmanned aircraft had taken off from and landed aboard the Type 076 vessel Sichuan, turning an unusual ship design into a claimed naval milestone.
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