Something new by @伏尔戈星图 on Weibo regarding the 076 LHD. Due to the limitation on the number of images permitted per post, his post will be divided into two parts.
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Type 076 LHD/LHA discussion
- Thread starter banjex
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Also, related to my most recent post in the Chinese shipbuilding industry thread - @伏尔戈星图 on Weibo seems to indicate that the 1st 076 LHD unit has began construction at the new HZ site on Changxin Island.
If this is indeed anywhere close to factual, considering that the concrete pouring work of the new HZ drydock has just been completed barely more than a month ago, then that's really damn fast...
If this is indeed anywhere close to factual, considering that the concrete pouring work of the new HZ drydock has just been completed barely more than a month ago, then that's really damn fast...
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Maybe at risk ruining the party, but - besides rumours - what makes us think this is a 076?
Other than persistent rumors that the 1st 076 LHD will be built at the new HZ site, apparently there have been quite some bidding papers for component/equipment procurement related to the 076 LHD by HZ (or related departments/units) for quite some time.
I don't have much further details on that, unfortunately.
Some more findings by @伏尔戈星图 on Weibo.
He mentioned that there could be one deck-edge elevator (perhaps two, but he's unsure) on the 076 LHD, similar in style to the ones on the Wasp LHD and America LHA.
(This illustration by him is for indicative purposes and not-to-scale)
He mentioned that there could be one deck-edge elevator (perhaps two, but he's unsure) on the 076 LHD, similar in style to the ones on the Wasp LHD and America LHA.
(This illustration by him is for indicative purposes and not-to-scale)
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Hmm yes, definitely the first 076. You can tell by the blodge on the blur...
lcloo
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I think that is just the shadow of the drydock wall from the late morning sun.
Normal observation in time sequence would be like
1 Laying of keel blocks inccordance to the hull size along the drydock floor before arrival of modules
2 Fabricated modules of various sizes started to arrive at the waiting area beside the drydock.
3 Modules brought into the drydock will be added every few weeks and would take months to show shipshape.
The suddent appearance of a large military ship hull in advance contruction stage in open-air drydock with-out any notice from various government and private profit-taking satellite obsevation agencies is very extremely unlikely.