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So two major shipyards are now building type 726 LCAC simultaneously, we may see large numbers being built in next few years.
For Taiwan scenario (including Penghu and Dongsha), type 726 LCAC do not even have to be launched from type 071 or 075 since they have enough range to cross the straits from Mainland shores. Type 726 is said to have more than 300km range and speed of 60 to 80 knots.
According to Chinese wikipedia, there are more than 30 type 726 in service at present.
nothing to do with range its the sea conditions, LCAC cannot sail in the same state as a LPD or LHD