Amphibious Warfare Capabilities of the PLA: An Assessment on Recent Modernizations
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Amphibious Warfare Capabilities of the People's Liberation
Army:
An Assessment on Recent Modernizations[1]
by Xinhui
Note on Equipment:
New Landing Ships:
To support this increasingly heavy force, a number of new LSTs are in various degree of construction. These LSTs are generally similar to Type 072-II Yuting Class in service with the PLAN since the early 1990s. It is slightly larger, and with a clear airtight superstructure the helicopter facility seems to be improved, but there is still no hangar. The armament seems to be the standard Type 63F 37mm AA gun installed on the Type 72-II class.
9 known new LSTs under construction are:
911, 912, 913, 992, 946, 993, 994, 995 and 996
PLAN Landing Ships currently in service:
8 Type II LST, 7 Type 72 LST. ~ 50 LSM, ~250 LCU and LCP (many small LCM/LCVP are in operational reserve)
Type 72-II:
Known hull numbers: 991 934, 935, 936, 937, 908 (ex938), 909 (ex939) 910
3770 standard, 4800 full load
Dimensions in fleet: 426.5 x 52.5 x 10.5
Speed: 17 knots or 3000 miles at 14 knots
Complement: 120
Military lift: 250 Troops plus 10 tanks, and 4 LCVP
Helicopters support: Platform for 2 mediums.
Type 72:
Known hull numbers: 927, 928, 929, 930, 931, 932, 933
3110 standard, 4170 full load
Dimensions in fleet: 392.6 x 50 x 9.5
Speed: 18 knots or 3000 miles at 14 knots
Complement: 109
Military lift: 200 Troops plus 10 tanks, and 2 LCVP
Helicopters support: none
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