Type 072
Type 072
Landing Ships
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Basic Information
Name
Type 072
Designation
Type 072
Alternate Designation
Type 072-I, Type 072-II, Yukan
Equipment Type
Landing Ships
Manufacturer
Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Date of Introduction
1979
Description
The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Type 072 Yukan is a class of large landing ships designed to carry troops and equipment to enemy shores. The 4,000-ton class vessels propulsion system is based on two diesel engine developing 14,400-bhp and a top speed of 18 knots. These ships can transport a payload of 500 tons and are provided with two dual 57mm guns to provide fire support during landing operations for up to 200 fully equipped marines. The PLAN commissioned seven vessels built by Zhonghua Shipyard between 1980 and 1995.
Ground Specifications
Crew
110
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Landing Ships
Status
Active
Also Known As
Type 072-I, Type 072-II, Yukan
Origin
China
Contractor
Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1979
Total Production
7
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
110
Number of Engines
2
Troops
200
Dimensions — Beam
15.3 meter
Dimensions — Draft
2.9 meter
Dimensions — Length
120 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber
57 millimeter
Mass — Cargo
500 ton
Mass — Full Displacement
4,170 ton
Power — Total Combined Power
14,400 bhp
Speed — Top Speed
18 knot
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Naval
Naval
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a002836
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
120 m
Width
15.3 m
Height
—
Weight
4170000 kg
Related Equipment (1)
Operators (1)
China
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