071 LPD thread

[Strangelove]

071E HTMS Chang on its way to Thailand...

 

[asif iqbal]

071E HTMS Chang on its way to Thailand...

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That was fast

I wonder if Thailand will buy any LCAC or associated amphibious equipment with this

Malaysia can also do with one of these and I believe they showed interest a few years ago

 

[ChongqingHotPot92]

071E HTMS Chang on its way to Thailand...

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Wait a minute...where are the main and secondary armaments? Or is it deliberately left unfinished for now, so weapons of choice could be added later?

 

[para80]

Edit: I just noticed this is actually an old image from the trials. Not an image from transit to Thailand, the ship is missing the hull number.

 

[by78]

LCAC in well deck.

 

[Helius]

LCAC in well deck.

Looking at how much of a snug fit this is, when it comes to operating LCACs at sea against a constantly swaying target no less, it really speaks to the level of precision and confidence in being able to thread that needle in the first place.

 

[Strangelove]

Changbaishan 長白山 989 at Port Vila Vanuatu, bringing relief supplies, lights, & tents.

 

[by78]

071E HTMS Chang on its way to Thailand...

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No, that's not the 071ET on her way to Thailand. That's an old image from five months ago showing the ship on sea trials.

 

[by78]

Playing soccer in the well deck.

 

[asif iqbal]

Playing soccer in the well deck.

good to see moral boasting activities while at sea