Type 075 landing helicopter dock

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Type 075.jpg
Artist impression of the Type 075 amphibious assault ship
Class overview
BuildersHudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Operators People's Liberation Army Navy
Preceded byType 071 amphibious transport dock
Succeeded byType 076 landing helicopter dock
Built2019–present[2]
In service2021–present[1]
Planned8[3]
Completed3
Active2[1]
General characteristics
TypeAmphibious assault ship
Displacement30,000 - 40,000 tonnes[4]
Length237 m (778 ft)
Beam36 m (118 ft)
PropulsionDiesel[5]
Armament
Aircraft carried30 attack helicopters per dock[6]
Aviation facilitiesHangar deck

The Type 075 landing helicopter dock (NATO reporting name Yushen-class landing helicopter assault) is a class of Chinese amphibious assault ship under construction by the Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding company for the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). It has a full-length flight deck for helicopter operations and features a floodable well deck from which to disembark hovercraft and armored amphibious assault vehicles.[8]

History[]

The development work on the Type 075 officially started in 2011.[9] The image of construction was revealed in June 2019.[10]

The first ship launched on 25 September 2019[8][11] and was commissioned on 23 April 2021.[1] It suffered a minor fire while fitting out on 11 April 2020. Reportedly, the fire was quickly extinguished[12] and caused minimal damage; construction was apparently not slowed.[13]

A third ship was under construction in April 2021.[14]

The second ship started sea trials on 20 December 2020 and the third ship on 25 November 2021.[15][16]

Design[]

The Type 075 has a full-length flight deck for helicopter operations and features a floodable well deck from which to disembark hovercraft and armored amphibious assault vehicles.[8]

The Type 075's size and tonnage is estimated to be greater than most contemporaries, with exceptions including the United States Navy's Wasp class and America class.[17]

List of ships[]

Pennant number Name Builder Launched Commissioned Fleet Status
31[1] Hainan[1] Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding Co. Ltd.[8][18][14] 25 September 2019[8] 23 April 2021[1] South Sea Fleet[19] Active
32[20] Guangxi[20] 22 April 2020[4] 26 December 2021 [21] East Sea Fleet Active[21][22]
33 Anhui 29 January 2021[citation needed] Sea trials[16]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e f Tate, Andrew (27 April 2021). "China commissions three major naval vessels on PLAN's 72nd anniversary". Janes. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Photos: China's First Type 075 Amphib Heads Out on Sea Trials". THE MARITIME EXECUTIVE. 5 August 2020.
  3. ^ "003型航母最新衛星圖片曝光 傳中國擬追建多型驅逐艦護衛艦". HK01. HK01 Company Limited. 21 November 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
  4. ^ a b O'Rourke, Ronald (29 March 2021). China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities - Background and Issues for Congress (PDF) (Report). Congressional Research Service. pp. 23–24. RL33153. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  5. ^ Vavasseur, Xavier (April 24, 2021). "China Commissions a Type 055 DDG, a Type 075 LHD and a Type 094 SSBN in a Single Day".
  6. ^ Chan, Minnie (29 March 2017). "China building navy's biggest amphibious assault vessel, sources say". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 2019-09-11.
  7. ^ a b "China to Start Construction on 1st Type 075 LHD Amphibious Assault Ship for PLAN Soon". Navy Recognition. 26 October 2016. Retrieved 2019-09-11.
  8. ^ a b c d e Tate, Andrew (25 September 2019). "Chinese navy holds launch ceremony for first helicopter carrier". Jane's 360. Archived from the original on 26 September 2019.
  9. ^ Vavasseur, Xavier (25 September 2019). "China Launches 1st Type 075 LHD for PLAN". Naval News. Retrieved 2019-09-25.
  10. ^ Joe, Rick. "The Future of China's Amphibious Assault Fleet". thediplomat.com.
  11. ^ Lendon, Brad (26 September 2019). "China launches amphibious assault ship, giving a big boost to its coastal warfare capabilities". CNN. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
  12. ^ Vavasseur, Xavier (12 April 2020). "China's 1st Type 075 LHD Caught On Fire During Fitting Out". Naval News. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  13. ^ Farley, Robert (11 August 2020). "China's First Type 075 Amphibious Assault Ship Begins Sea Trials". The Diplomat.
  14. ^ a b Tate, Andrew (29 January 2021). "China launches third Type 075 LHD for PLAN". Janes. Archived from the original on 20 April 2021.
  15. ^ "075型2号舰，命名为32"广西"舰，或将在国庆期间服役_腾讯新闻". new.qq.com.
  16. ^ a b Vavasseur, Xavier (November 28, 2021). "China's Third Type 075 LHD Starts Sea Trials".
  17. ^ "Maiden voyage for China's Type 075 amphibious assault ships coming soon". Navy Recognition. 16 July 2020.
  18. ^ O'Connor, Sean (27 August 2019). "China building second Type 075 LHD". Jane's 360. Archived from the original on 27 August 2019.
  19. ^ Vavasseur, Xavier (2021-04-24). "China Commissions a Type 055 DDG, a Type 075 LHD and a Type 094 SSBN in a Single Day". Naval News. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  20. ^ a b "New pictures released of Chinese Type 075 LHD Guangxi". Navy Recognition. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
  21. ^ a b "12月26日正式服役！ 4萬噸"廣西艦"入列東部戰區，16個月創造奇蹟，預示關鍵時間點，針對台海詭譎，一錘定音！【一號哨所】" – via www.youtube.com.
  22. ^ Vavasseur, Xavier (December 30, 2021). "China's 2nd Type 075 LHD Guangxi 广西 Commissioned With PLAN".


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