Computer-generated footage showing how China’s first Type 076 amphibious assault ship will launch GJ-21 stealth fighter drones has been aired by state media, with a military commentator saying the vessel is in the final stages of commissioning. The amphibious assault ship, which has a 250-metre-long (820 feet) and 62-metre-wide flight deck, is expected to become one of Beijing’s most important assets in any potential action against Taiwan. 01:29 China’s first 076 ‘drone carrier’ amphibious assault ship begins sea trialsWei said the next step was to conduct ship-aircraft integration training. As the only amphibious assault ship in the world equipped with an electromagnetic catapult system, the Sichuan is expected to launch crewed and uncrewed fixed-wing aircraft, including the GJ-21 large stealth attack drone, as well as helicopters. In the computer-rendered graphics released by CCTV on Wednesday, the Sichuan launched the GJ-21 – the naval variant of the GJ-11 stealth attack drone.