China’s GJ-21 Stealth UAV and Type 076 Sichuan Ship
Why in the news
China carried out a test of a stealth drone and moved a new amphibious assault ship into the last stage of its sea trials.
Key facts
- GJ-21 is a stealth UAV that China tested.
- Type 076 Sichuan is an amphibious assault ship now in its final sea-trial phase.
- It carries EMALS, an electromagnetic launch system.
| Feature | Type 076 Sichuan |
|---|---|
| Displacement | Over 40,000 tonnes |
| Flight deck | About 250 m by 62 m |
| Launch system | EMALS |
Significance
- Points to the blending of fixed-wing aircraft and unmanned combat systems in naval operations.
Exam angle
- Stealth UAV: GJ-21.
- Ship class and name: Type 076, Sichuan.
- Related term: EMALS.