At over 1,000 feet long, it defies assumptions of instability, with a knifelike hull and starboard superstructure. -Yet, aircraft carriers are among the most stable vessels due to careful balance ...

In an earlier analysis from December, Sutton pointed out that “The fact that the superstructure spans the original deck means that a traditional aircraft carrier layout is not possible.” ...

Aircraft carriers, the newly launched Type 076 ... Sichuan “is equipped with a double island superstructure and a full longitudinal flight deck, and innovatively applies electromagnetic catapult ...

The Type 076 carrier could be seen as a significant "great leap forward" for the PLAN from the existing Type 075.