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The '''Type 072A landing ship''' is the latest member of the [[Type 072-class landing ship|Type 072]] series of landing ships. A total of 15 ships have been identified, with most of them assigned to the 6th Detachment of the [[People's Liberation Army Navy ]] (PLAN) [[South Sea Fleet]] at [[Zhanjiang]]. They received the [[NATO reporting name]] of '''Yuting II''', the same as that of their predecessors, the [[Type 072III-class landing ship|Type 072III]]. Derived from the Type 072III, the most obvious visual difference between the Type 072A and all earlier models of the Type 072 series is that the step of the stepped superstructure on all earlier models has been eliminated.<ref name=Type072A>{{cite web| url=http://www.haijun360.com/news/DXDLJ/2011/73/11732110122GI4DA3C8C3038A1K64H.html | title=Type 072A | accessdate=7 June 2015 }}</ref> In addition, the Type 072A is designed to accommodate [[air-cushioned landing craft]] through the incorporation of a deck well. Like its predecessor the Type 072III, the Type 072A has a [[helipad]] but no [[hangar]].<ref name=Type072A/> The Type 072A is designed to carry 10 tanks, 4 landing craft, a medium helicopter and air cushioned vehicles; a total of 250 fully armed troops can be carried.<ref name=Type072A/> |
The '''Type 072A landing ship''' is the latest member of the [[Type 072-class landing ship|Type 072]] series of landing ships. A total of 15 ships have been identified, with most of them assigned to the 6th Detachment of the [[People's Liberation Army Navy ]] (PLAN) [[South Sea Fleet]] at [[Zhanjiang]]. They received the [[NATO reporting name]] of '''Yuting II''', the same as that of their predecessors, the [[Type 072III-class landing ship|Type 072III]]. Derived from the Type 072III, the most obvious visual difference between the Type 072A and all earlier models of the Type 072 series is that the step of the stepped superstructure on all earlier models has been eliminated.<ref name=Type072A>{{cite web| url=http://www.haijun360.com/news/DXDLJ/2011/73/11732110122GI4DA3C8C3038A1K64H.html | title=Type 072A | accessdate=7 June 2015 }}</ref> In addition, the Type 072A is designed to accommodate [[air-cushioned landing craft]] through the incorporation of a deck well. Like its predecessor the Type 072III, the Type 072A has a [[helipad]] but no [[hangar]].<ref name=Type072A/> The Type 072A is designed to carry 10 tanks, 4 landing craft, a medium helicopter and air cushioned vehicles; a total of 250 fully armed troops can be carried.<ref name=Type072A/> |
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==Type 072B== |
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New variant, first commissioned in late 2015.<ref>http://www.defenseworld.net/news/14416/China_s_Amphibious_Landing_Ship_Type_072B_Enters_Service#.WV2U1oXqI2w</ref> |
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==Ships of the class== |
==Ships of the class== |
Revision as of 01:43, 6 July 2017
File:Type 072A-class LST 911 TianZhuShan.jpg Type 072A landing ship Tianzhu Shan (911)
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History | |
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Namesake | Named after mountains in China |
Builder | Dalian Shipyard & others |
Class overview | |
Name | Type 072A dock landing ship |
Operators | ![]() |
Preceded by | Type 072III |
Completed | 15 |
Active | 15 |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Yuting II class |
Typ | Dock landing ship |
Displacement | 3,430t (standard), 4,800t (full) |
Length | 119.5m |
Beam | 16.4.m |
Draft | 2.8m |
Propulsion | two PA6A280MPC diesel engine @ 9626 hp each |
Speed | 14 kt cruise, 21 kt max |
Range | 3000 nm @ 14 kt |
Endurance | 20 days |
Capacity | 500 tons, or 5 medium tanks or 8 trucks |
Complement | 250 fully armed troops |
Crew | 104 |
Armament | Type 072A: 1 x 37 mm twin guns. Type 072B: 1 x H/PJ17 30 mm remote weapons station |
Aviation facilities | Helipad for 1 medium-lift helicopter |
Template:Chinesetext The Type 072A landing ship is the latest member of the Type 072 series of landing ships. A total of 15 ships have been identified, with most of them assigned to the 6th Detachment of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) South Sea Fleet at Zhanjiang. They received the NATO reporting name of Yuting II, the same as that of their predecessors, the Type 072III. Derived from the Type 072III, the most obvious visual difference between the Type 072A and all earlier models of the Type 072 series is that the step of the stepped superstructure on all earlier models has been eliminated.[1] In addition, the Type 072A is designed to accommodate air-cushioned landing craft through the incorporation of a deck well. Like its predecessor the Type 072III, the Type 072A has a helipad but no hangar.[1] The Type 072A is designed to carry 10 tanks, 4 landing craft, a medium helicopter and air cushioned vehicles; a total of 250 fully armed troops can be carried.[1]
Type 072B
New variant, first commissioned in late 2015.[2]
Ships of the class
Number | Pennant Number | Name | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | Fleet | Status |
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1 | 911 | 天柱山 / Tianzhu Shan | Dalian | 2003 | North Sea Fleet | Active | |
2 | 912 | 大青山 / Daqing Shan | Dalian | 2003 | North Sea Fleet | Active | |
3 | 913 | 八仙山 / Baxian Shan | Zhonghua | 2003 | East Sea Fleet | Active | |
4 | 992 | 华顶山 / Huading Shan | Wuchang | 2003 | South Sea Fleet | Active | |
5 | 993 | 罗霄山 / Luoxiao Shan | Zhonghua | 2003 | South Sea Fleet | Active | |
6 | 994 | 戴云山 / daiyun Shan | Wuchang | 2003 | South Sea Fleet | Active | |
7 | 995 | 万羊山 / Wanyan Shan | Zhonghua | 2003 | South Sea Fleet | Active | |
8 | 996 | 老铁山 / laotie Shan | Dalian | 2004 | South Sea Fleet | Active | |
9 | 997 | 绿华山 / Lvhua Shan OR 云雾山 / Yunwu Shan | Wuchang | 2004 | North Sea Fleet | Active | |
10 | 981 | 大别山 / Dabie Shan | Wuchang | 23 May 2015 | East Sea Fleet | Active | |
11 | 982 | 太行山 / Taihang Shan | Wuchang | 21 October 2015 | East Sea Fleet | Active | |
12 | 916 | 天目山 / Tianmu Shan | 12 January 2016 | East Sea Fleet | Active | ||
13 | 914 | 武夷山 / Wuyi Shan | 7 March 2016 | East Sea Fleet | Active | ||
14 | 915 | 徂徕山 / Culai Shan | 7 March 2016 | East Sea Fleet | Active | ||
15 | 917 | 五台山 / Wutai Shan | 7 March 2016 | East Sea Fleet | Active |
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Type 072A". Retrieved 7 June 2015.
- ^ http://www.defenseworld.net/news/14416/China_s_Amphibious_Landing_Ship_Type_072B_Enters_Service#.WV2U1oXqI2w