Chinese naval forces have replenished the next amphibious assault ship project 071. The solemn ceremony of the introduction of the new fleet UDC held in Shanghai, after which he will go to strengthen the Eastern Fleet of China. Ship, named “Longhu-Shan”, is the fifth UDC of this type, according to Navy Recognition.
Four UDC projects previously accepted into the Chinese Navy 071 serve in the Southern and Eastern Fleets: Kunlun Shan, Jinghan Shan,Changbai Shan – Southern Fleet, a Yimeng Shan – Eastern Fleet. Included in the Eastern Fleet UDC “Longhu-Shan” built at the shipyard Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, and its construction was not particularly advertised. The date of laying the ship is not known., the launch was made in June 2017 of the year. At the moment there is information, that the sixth UDC of this type is planned to be launched at the end 2018 of the year, and the seventh is under construction.
UDC of the project 071 have length 210 m, width - 28 m. Full displacement - 25000 tonnes. Speed - up 25 knots, cruising range - 5000 miles. crew - 120 human. Armed with a 76-mm AK-176 gun mount and four 30-mm AK-630 anti-aircraft gun systems.
UDC holds up to 800 Marines and around 20 units of amphibious armored vehicles. Also on board there are from two to four hovercraft project 726/726A, capable of transporting the main battle tank of the ZTZ-96A type at one time. Can also accommodate up to four Z-8 heavy military transport helicopters.
