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Type-071 (Yuzhao)

Amphibious Transport Dockconfirmed

Type-071 (Yuzhao)

The Type 071 (NATO reporting name: Yuzhao) is a class of Chinese amphibious transport dock ships in service with the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). The Type 071 provides the PLAN with capabilities and flexibility not found in its previous landing ships.

Specifications

TypeAmphibious Transport Dock
OriginChina
ManufacturerHudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Introduced2007
StatusIn service
Length210 m
Speed25 kn
Range10,000 nmi
Displacement25,000 t
Main armament1 × AK-176 76 mm guncite web

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
China8confirmed

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