Type 074 (Yuhai Class) Medium Landing Ship

The PLA Navy deploys at least 10 Type 074 (NATO codename: Yuhai class, sometimes also referred to as Wuhu-A class) medium landing ships in its amphibious force. These ships were built by Wuhu Shipyard of Wuhu, Anhui Province between 1995 and 2000. These ships may serve as a successor to the ageing Type 079 (Yulian class) medium landing ships.

The ship is fitted with three Type 61 dual-25mm antiaircraft artillery guns. Some units are also fitted with Type 81H 122mm multiple rocket launchers.

The landing ship has a loading capacity of 100t, and carry 2 tanks and 250 troops.

The ship's propulsion is provided by two diesels rated at 4,900hp. There are two shafts driving two fixed-pitch propellers, giving a max speed of 14 knots.

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Specifications

Displacement: (Full load) 800t
Dimensions: length 58.4m; beam 10.4m; draft 2.7m
Speed: 14 knots
Range: N/A
Crew: 56
Capacity: 250 troops and 2 tanks, or 100t cargo

Last update: 23 October 2007