Type 075 LHD

Type 075 LHD

Type: amphibious

Domain: sea

Country of Origin: China

Manufacturer: Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard (CSSC)

Overview

The Type 075 is China's first purpose-built amphibious assault ship (LHD), designed to transport, support, and land Marine Corps forces via helicopters, landing craft, and vehicles. At 36,000 tonnes, it carries approximately 30 rotary-wing aircraft plus landing craft and can simultaneously operate multiple helicopter lifts. Three Type 075 ships have been commissioned, providing China with fleet amphibious assault capability for the first time.

Technical Specifications

crew~1,000 + ~1,200 troops
lcac2+ air-cushion craft in well-deck
range10,000+ nm
length237 m
defenseType 1130 CIWS, HHQ-10 SAMs, 30mm guns
max_speed23 knots
helicopters30 Z-8/Z-20 variants
displacement36,000-40,000 tonnes

Operators

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