List of active People's Liberation Army Navy landing craft
The following craft are primarily operated from large amphibious warfare ships such as the Type 071 of the PLAN. They are designed to transport troops and equipment from ship to shore. [1]
China Building Formidable Amphibious Fleet - National …
Jun 25, 2021 · China is bulking up its fleet of amphibious vessels as it embarks on a major naval modernization program to enhance its ability to conduct operations globally. The nation’s new platforms include its Yuzhao Type 071 amphibious ship and the Yushen-class Type 075 amphibious assault ship.
China Launches ‘40,000 Ton’ Catapult-Equipped Amphibious …
Dec 31, 2024 · This could allow the Type 076 to operate in a role similar to the United States (U.S.) Wasp and America class ships landing a force of Marines from a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) hovercraft ...
China Launches 4th Type 075 LHD for the PLAN - Naval News
Dec 14, 2023 · China's fourth amphibious assault ship, a Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) known as Type 075, was launched in Shanghai today by Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard. The vessel is intended for the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN or Chinese Navy).
Zubr LCAC - Program - GlobalSecurity.org
After a month long sea journey, an air-cushioned landing craft, Zubr-class LCAC built for the Chinese navy was delivered at Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangzhou Provinc.
Amphibious Landing Craft - People's Liberation Army Navy
Oct 14, 2019 · China is now one of the countries with the largest number of amphibious warships in the world. Amphibious landing craft are vessels specially built to transport the landing troops and their...
Type 726 Yuyi-class hovercraft - People's Liberation Army Navy
The mass production equipment of the "China Mustang" Type 726 air-cushion landing craft has great significance for the Chinese Navy's ability to land across the sea.
China’s Fourth Type 075 LHD taking shape in Shanghai
Jul 30, 2023 · A new conventional landing craft (LCU or landing craft utility) supplementing Type 726, providing increased transport capacity for armored vehicles off Type 075 and Type 071, is also currently in advanced development.
China Suddenly Building Fleet Of Special Barges Suitable For …
1 day ago · A number of special and unusual barges, at least 3 but likely 5 or more, have been observed in Guangzhou Shipyard in southern China. These have unusually long road bridges extending from their bows. This configuration makes them particularly relevant to any future landing of PRC (People’s Republic of China) forces on Taiwanese islands.
China expands its amphibious forces in challenge to U.S.
Jul 20, 2020 · China’s shipyards have launched the PLA Navy’s first two Type 075 amphibious assault ships, which will form the spearhead of an expeditionary force to play a role similar to that of the...