Type 071 Yuzhao
Type: amphibious
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard (CSSC)
Overview
The Type 071 (Yuzhao class) is China's first purpose-built amphibious transport dock (LPD), capable of projecting Marine Corps forces for amphibious assault operations. It carries up to 800 troops, 4 air-cushion landing craft (LCAC), 4-6 helicopters, and 20+ armored vehicles. The Type 071 fleet (8 ships) provides the PLAN with credible amphibious power projection capability for Taiwan Strait or island seizure scenarios.
Technical Specifications
| crew | ~120 |
|---|---|
| lcac | 4 air-cushion landing craft |
| range | 10,000 nm |
| length | 210 m |
| troops | 800 |
| defense | 1× 76mm gun, 4× 30mm CIWS, HHQ-10 SAMs |
| vehicles | 20+ AAVs/APCs |
| max_speed | 20 knots |
| helicopters | 4-6 on deck/hangar |
| displacement | 25,000 tonnes |
Operators
- China
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