Ship profile
Qilian Shan
CNS 985 - China - Yuzhao Class (Type 071)
Key facts
Country
China
Class
Yuzhao Class (Type 071)
Type
Amphibious Transport Dock
Status
active
Current ops
-
Latest public position
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Public summary
The Yuzhao Type 071 class is the PLAN's major dock landing ship and provides the backbone of Chinese long-range amphibious lift. It can carry troops, vehicles, landing craft and helicopters, giving the fleet a more flexible expeditionary landing capability than older tank landing ships. The class is central to amphibious task groups and complements the larger Type 075 LHDs.
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