Hendrik_2000
Lieutenant General
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Not on exact scale, but I think the size of 075 would be roughly like this.
Not on exact scale, but I think the size of 075 would be roughly like this.
075 LHD thread
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asif iqbal
Lieutenant General
Nice it’s a good size
Type 075 or Type 075A, 30,000 or 40,000 tons?
Type 075 or Type 075A, 30,000 or 40,000 tons?
williamhou
Junior Member
That is helpful for blue water operations, but such a small total transport capacity even with what you suggested would still be helpless in any major amphibious operations in for example, a Taiwan scenario, where 1 or 2 divisions is just not enough. A large fleet of smaller amphibious vessels (Zubr, LCAC, LCA) is more useful.
But that is okay. I guess that just means China really have no plans for liberating Taiwan then. They are just building a generic blue-water navy, following the steps of the Americans
Intrepid
Major
For me it looks like that.
That is helpful for blue water operations, but such a small total transport capacity even with what you suggested would still be helpless in any major amphibious operations in for example, a Taiwan scenario, where 1 or 2 divisions is just not enough. A large fleet of smaller amphibious vessels (Zubr, LCAC, LCA) is more useful.
But that is okay. I guess that just means China really have no plans for liberating Taiwan then. They are just building a generic blue-water navy, following the steps of the Americans
Well, it isn't like the PLAN lacks for LSTs, and they are actively building quite a large number of the 726 LCACs. They also have a fairly sizeable fleet of older LCUs that would be relevant for a Taiwan contingency as well.
Additionally, while LPDs and LHDs are necessary for blue water amphibious operations, they would also play a very important role in a Taiwan contingency given an 071 can carry quite a large number of ZBD05 family vehicles; and 075s and 071s together will likely boast quite sizeable aviation complements that will enable more organic helicopter support for an assault force as well.
The way I see it, the amphibious assault fleet they are currently building is intended to be capable of both blue water amphibious operations as well as major amphibious operations near home such as a Taiwan contingency.
I don't know and I don't think so.
I believe that once the 8th Type 071 is launched, there are more than enough modules for a single 075, which means some of the modules are for a ship that will be seated next to the Type 075. That can be another 071 or a second 075.
They used to build 054A right next to 071 in that same dock. Or maybe 054A + 056A in one side then 071 on the other and there might be a shed nearby where they build 056 under the roof.
asif iqbal
Lieutenant General
I don’t see why not
A LHD and LPD can fit so can 2 x LHD it’s only a few extra metres on width
A LHD and LPD can fit so can 2 x LHD it’s only a few extra metres on width
Peter was suggesting three ships. 2 LHD and 1 LPD. Not happening.