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franco-russe

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re: PLAN Type 071 LPD & its Landing Craft

The 071 behind JIANGKAI II Hull 10 YANCHENG is Hull 2 JINGGANGSHAN, returned from sea trials.

The farthest 071 is Hull 3, launched 25 September.
 
asif iqbal

asif iqbal

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all were are missing is a line-up of all 3 Type 071 LPDs, btw theres rumours that a 4th and 5th LPD is under construction and Type 056 has also started in 2 shipyards and that 2nd batch of 4 Type 052C/D destroyers is underway, this was on Pakistan defence forum? maybe someone here know more
 
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franco-russe

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There have been rumours of a second batch of 4 Type 052(D?) destroyers following close on the heels of the present batch of 4.

I am inclined to believe they are true, and even that the second batch might look something like “140” in the Speculations and Facts on Future PLAN Vessels thread post # 74.
 
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sealordlawrence

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There has also been background developments, the reports of a new universal VLS, and the single 130mm gun mount all lend credence to the notion that a further refined DDG will make an appearance at some point in the next few years.
 
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From HD shipyard. The 2nd, 3rd and 4th Type 071. Actually, the 4th one is still up in the air. It could turn out to be a new amphibious class. It actually does look somewhat different than the previous 071 modules (or maybe my eyes are playing tricks). We should know by the start of the next year.

My guess is that the 2nd one should not have much longer to go before join service.
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asif iqbal

asif iqbal

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could it be the LHD? afterall thats 3 LPDs done next step could be a flat-top helo carrier
 
asif iqbal

asif iqbal

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looking at these ships in the water they look massive, like fortresses sailing in the oceans, 3 LPDs in the bag, very good news, will look forward to seeing a pic of all 3 LPDs in one shot!!
 
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Lion

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I think PLAN needs at least 7 LPD to maintain a decent projection forces in future...
 
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asif iqbal said:
looking at these ships in the water they look massive, like fortresses sailing in the oceans, 3 LPDs in the bag, very good news, will look forward to seeing a pic of all 3 LPDs in one shot!!
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This is impressive...one of my favorite pics...sorry I could not help myself!

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North Arabian Gulf (Apr. 20, 2003) – The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) moves into position as the amphibious assault ships of Commander, Task Force Fifty One (CTF-51) come together in an unprecedented formation during operations in the North Arabian Gulf. This marked the first time that six large deck amphibious ships from the East and West coasts have deployed together in one area of operation. Led by the flag ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1), the ships in the second row from bottom to top are USS Saipan (LHA 2) and USS Kearsarge (LHD 3); and the third row of ships are USS Boxer (LHD 4), USS Bataan (LHD 5) and USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). CTF-51 led Navy amphibious forces in the Arabian Gulf region during Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Tom Daily. (RELEASED)
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