071 LPD thread
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Re: Type 071 LPD
Ok KW64 ... but this assumes operating in a battlegroup type formation and this without an aircraftcarrier to assume reasonable effective aircover.
So they would need to stay within the operating range of landbased fightercover if they were to engagge an enemy with the capabilties to mount a potentially dangerous airstrike!
Without a carrier for protection; this vessel is limited to either a Paracel-Spratly scenario or to serve as a logistics & commandvessel for peacekeaping operations. I gues it will be this last plus to aquire more experience and training in combined operations (sea-air-land forces cooperation).
Ok KW64 ... but this assumes operating in a battlegroup type formation and this without an aircraftcarrier to assume reasonable effective aircover.
So they would need to stay within the operating range of landbased fightercover if they were to engagge an enemy with the capabilties to mount a potentially dangerous airstrike!
Without a carrier for protection; this vessel is limited to either a Paracel-Spratly scenario or to serve as a logistics & commandvessel for peacekeaping operations. I gues it will be this last plus to aquire more experience and training in combined operations (sea-air-land forces cooperation).
Re: Type 071 LPD
thats the reason for my weak-up call: the PLAN indeed need operational amphibious carriers
Re: Type 071 LPD
Operating a LPD without an escorting battle group regardless of however much defensive weaponry the Type 071 held.
And given the PLAN carrier plans, I don't think air cover is any issue for the long-term and the short-term objectives in the South China Sea are largely supported by land-based air support. China lacks the need for a LPD for sea control in the Gulf region given its goals there.
Operating a LPD without an escorting battle group regardless of however much defensive weaponry the Type 071 held.
And given the PLAN carrier plans, I don't think air cover is any issue for the long-term and the short-term objectives in the South China Sea are largely supported by land-based air support. China lacks the need for a LPD for sea control in the Gulf region given its goals there.
Re: Type 071 LPD
PLAN needs practice in operating large warships (Not counting supply ships, which do not fight at any direct way.) and this is part of that practice. PLAN is already on route for an aircraft carrier, this is easier to build and came first. The PLAN currently does not operate far from coast anyway.
PLAN needs practice in operating large warships (Not counting supply ships, which do not fight at any direct way.) and this is part of that practice. PLAN is already on route for an aircraft carrier, this is easier to build and came first. The PLAN currently does not operate far from coast anyway.
Re: Type 071 LPD
Excellent pics..But I have to ask. Are there any pics of the PLAN using that well deck or operating helos or doing any sort of embarkation of troops? Or is the ship still in the sea trail mode? Just askin? Afterall that's what an LPD is for.
Excellent pics..But I have to ask. Are there any pics of the PLAN using that well deck or operating helos or doing any sort of embarkation of troops? Or is the ship still in the sea trail mode? Just askin? Afterall that's what an LPD is for.
Re: Type 071 LPD
i'm pretty sure it's still in the experimentation stage, we haven't even seen any photos of LCAC for it yet. The only thing we've seen so far are helicopter models.
i'm pretty sure it's still in the experimentation stage, we haven't even seen any photos of LCAC for it yet. The only thing we've seen so far are helicopter models.