075 LHD thread

[Totoro]

072 class (and even smaller ships like 073 class) are actually perfect for Chinese needs up to the first island chain. They'd be crazy to let them go, unless we're talking about hulls 40-50 years old.

Interestingly, there were 6 recently built 072 hulls, commissioned in 2015/2016, so it seems PLAN does realize they're still quite worthy for the specific needs.

So the likes of 071 and 075 would better serve as additions to the existing fleet, rather than as replacements.

 

[Canton_pop]

What is the possibility of Type 075 and Type 076 integrated to become double aircraft carrier?
Type 075 can then use Type 076's EMALS to launch its heavy aircraft ?

 

[by78]

A couple of close-up images.

 

[banjex]

I do have to wonder just how many additional hulls are still planned for at this stage, given how this class of ships basically has a more capable successor design lined up already even before the first ship of its class has entered trials.

I think the 076 is intended to complement the 075, not replace.

 

[anzha]

The Chinese Navy’s newest amphibious warfare asset, the Type 075 LHD (Landing Helicopter Dock) is setting sail for the first time, according to ship spotter reports.


The vessel, which was built in Shanghai, has been fitting out since it was

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. Candid photos surfacing on the Chinese language internet show it being fueled,

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The Type-075 represents a step-change in the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) amphibious warfare capabilities. It will enable better over-the-horizon landing capabilities and improve air cover. And there are already rumors of the

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which is expected to include EMALS (Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System) for unmanned combat aerial vehicles or crewed aircraft. At this stage, these rumors should be treated with caution. But they do give an indication of the direction PLAN amphibious capabilities are going.

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[Tyler]

Any CIWS on these ships?

 

[Yazzinra]

Post 2,183 page 219 has some good pictures of the port side defenses.

Edit:spelling

 

[AndrewS]

It looks like they will mass produce type 076, which costs a bit more than the type 075, but way more versatile.

Source please.

 

[by78]

Sea trials should begin soon. They even cleaned up the well deck door.

 

[Deino]

Sea trials should begin soon. They even cleaned up the well deck door.

Where are the mock ups?