The Type 074 Yuhai class medium landing ship (Source: Modern Ships)
Last updated: 23 October 2007
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.
