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Type-726 (Yuyi)

Landing Craftconfirmed

Type-726 (Yuyi)

The Type 726 LCAC (with NATO reporting name Yuyi class), also known as the Wild Horse class LCAC is a class of air-cushioned landing craft used by the People's Liberation Army Navy. Six Yuyi-class LCACs are believed to be in service with the People's Liberation Army (PLA), with the first one (3320) being seen at the end of 2007. It is thought that the vessels were delivered in two batches, with the first three LCACs reportedly powered by Ukrainian UGT 6000 engines, while the other subsequent production models are believed to use indigenous QC-70 gas turbines. Up to four Yuyi-class LCACs can be carried in the well deck of the Type 071 amphibious transport dock (LPD) and Type 075 landing helicopter dock (LHD).

Specifications

TypeLanding Craft
OriginChina
ManufacturerJiangnan Shipyard
Introduced2010
StatusIn service
Crew5
Displacement160 t
Main armament2 x 14.5 mm machine guns *2 x 7.62 mm light machine gun

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
China40confirmed

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