Details of the "Attack-21" Landing on the Sichuan Ship: An Animation to Show You the Entire Process

Source: Global Times
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In late October, our military's first shipborne reconnaissance-strike integrated stealth drone "Attack-21" successfully took off and landed for the first time on the Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan. This marks another breakthrough in the development of our amphibious assault ships and signifies that the People's Navy has the capability for fixed-wing stealth drones to take off and land on large maritime combat platforms.

Classification
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Weapons & Equipment / Military Operations
Subcategory
Drone/UAV
SALUTE Report
Size
1 unmanned aerial vehicle
Activity
successful takeoff and landing of the 'Attack-21' drone
Location
Sichuan · China
Unit
People's Liberation Army Navy
Time
late October
Equipment
Attack-21 drone076 amphibious assault ship
Summary

The People's Liberation Army Navy successfully conducted the first takeoff and landing of the 'Attack-21' drone on the 076 amphibious assault ship in late October. This event signifies a major advancement in the operational capabilities of China's naval forces, particularly in deploying fixed-wing stealth drones from large maritime platforms.

Key Facts
  • The 'Attack-21' drone is the first of its kind in the Chinese military.
  • The drone successfully took off and landed on the 076 amphibious assault ship.
  • This event marks a breakthrough in the capabilities of the People's Liberation Army Navy.