China is building large landing helicopter assault ships

[Falcon29]

During a series of CCTV interview since Nov. 2013, according to PLAN navy major general Yin Zhuo and a Professor from People's University, China is building several world largest landing helicopter assault ships, with a standard displacement of 40,000 to 45,000 tonnes, and unknown full displacement.

The class of LHA will be larger than most aircraft carriers in the world, save these heavy aircraft carriers in the US.

According to General Yin, the landing assault ship can carry 1000 marines and their equipments to somewhere 7000-8000 km away, and by 2020, China should have somewhere between 3-6 of such landing assault groups, accompanied by aircraft carrier groups, which will allow PLA to protect national interests far away from home.

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[cirr]

45000-50000 tons behemoth。Design still hasn't been finalized。

Actual construction may start in 2-3 years，for China is not in an arms race or a hurry。

 

[Falcon29]

45000-50000 tons behemoth。Design still hasn't been finalized。

Actual construction may start in 2-3 years，for China is not in an arms race or a hurry。

So it's true that there is a project for something along these lines?

 

[cirr]

So it's true that there is a project for something along these lines?

100%

Should be able to see something more concrete in 2015，no more than 2016.

 

[帅的一匹]

can carry hell lots of WZ1O and Z20 on it.

 

[cirr]

can carry hell lots of WZ1O and Z20 on it.

not only that，but also of a size large enough to accommodate Blue Whales。

 

[Superboy]

VTOL fighter jets carriers

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

China is the real deal

 

[cirr]

Update：

First the bad news: GAD turned down the 48000-tonne design.

Then the good news: (1) both the design and construction of the new 30000-tonne plus LHD（carrying some 26 choppers）are being fast-tracked，（2）the construction of an improved version of Type 071 LPD will start in 2014，and（3）the building of an improved version of Type 072 landing ship will also start next year。

 

[Akasa]

Update：

First the bad news: GAD turned down the 48000-tonne design.

Then the good news: (1) both the design and construction of the new 30000-tonne plus LHD（carrying some 26 choppers）are being fast-tracked，（2）the construction of an improved version of Type 071 LPD will start in 2014，and（3）the building of an improved version of Type 072 landing ship will also start next year。

When will the construction of the LHD start?

 

[AUSTERLITZ]

Obviously aimed at senkaku islands and taiwan.Interesting.But really ASW is something PLAN needs to focus on.Their whole anti-access area denial is based on hindering surface ships and carriers.But USN and JMDF huge submarine arm is just as deadly a threat if not more.These large ships would be hugely vulnerable without very modern and powerful ASW ships for escorts.Right now PLAN seems to concentrating solely on AAW/surface attack destroyers.The type 56 corvette was a let down.

 

[Akasa]

Obviously aimed at senkaku islands and taiwan.Interesting.But really ASW is something PLAN needs to focus on.Their whole anti-access area denial is based on hindering surface ships and carriers.But USN and JMDF huge submarine arm is just as deadly a threat if not more.These large ships would be hugely vulnerable without very modern and powerful ASW ships for escorts.Right now PLAN seems to concentrating solely on AAW/surface attack destroyers.The type 56 corvette was a let down.

Each of the Type 054A frigates can be equipped with 32 VLS-launched anti submarine rockets, plus all of their frigates and destroyers and also the Type 056 are fitted with anti submarine torpedoes as well. Their Air Force is inducting the Y-8Q anti-submarine aircraft, and their helicopters have the needed armaments as well.

Sure, ASW may not be their strongest point, but saying that they are vulnerable to Japanese or US forces is an erroneous judgment.

The Type 056 serves its purpose well, which is an offshore patrol vessel.

PLAN's conventional submarines are a good deterrent as well.

 

[AUSTERLITZ]

Each of the Type 054A frigates can be equipped with 32 VLS-launched anti submarine rockets, plus all of their frigates and destroyers and also the Type 056 are fitted with anti submarine torpedoes as well. Their Air Force is inducting the Y-8Q anti-submarine aircraft, and their helicopters have the needed armaments as well.

Sure, ASW may not be their strongest point, but saying that they are vulnerable to Japanese or US forces is an erroneous judgment.

The Type 056 serves its purpose well, which is an offshore patrol vessel.

PLAN's conventional submarines are a good deterrent as well.

These very short range rockets are of very limited value.Sub can take out ships with torpedoes from 50 km. or anti ship missile from much longer than that.Helicopters are way to go against modern subs.But i see ASW is neglected by PLAN.Hardly any ship has 2 helicopters.Even the large destroyers seem to have 1.
As for y-8Q its the one based on old an-12 platform,but still platform matters less in Maritime platform role.What is bad is that numbers are very small.I think total 7 odd dedicated fixed wing maritime patrol aircraft for naval air arm.
Type 56 ofcourse is fitted with torpedoes ,any corvette in the world is .However its size,sensors and tonnage indicate its a generic make up numbers ship.Not really good enough as specilized ASW weapon to hunt subs.It has a helipad but no hangar and is oriented towards surface attack rather than specializing in ASW.

 

[帅的一匹]

These very short range rockets are of very limited value.Sub can take out ships with torpedoes from 50 km. or anti ship missile from much longer than that.Helicopters are way to go against modern subs.But i see ASW is neglected by PLAN.Hardly any ship has 2 helicopters.Even the large destroyers seem to have 1.
As for y-8Q its the one based on old an-12 platform,but still platform matters less in Maritime platform role.What is bad is that numbers are very small.I think total 7 odd dedicated fixed wing maritime patrol aircraft for naval air arm.
Type 56 ofcourse is fitted with torpedoes ,any corvette in the world is .However its size,sensors and tonnage indicate its a generic make up numbers ship.Not really good enough as specilized ASW weapon to hunt subs.It has a helipad but no hangar and is oriented towards surface attack rather than specializing in ASW.

Seems you have very high standard evlauating Chinese weapon system, what about yours? Type 055 destroyer will carry 2 Z20 navy version at one time.

 

[AUSTERLITZ]

Seems you have very high standard evlauating Chinese weapon system, what about yours? Type 055 destroyer will carry 2 Z20 navy version at one time.

Not comparing but since u brought it up. Fact is even the old brahmaputra class frigate of IN has 2 helicopters,delhi class destroyers have 2.Shivalik class has 2 and kolkata class will have 2.IN seems to pay more attention to ASW.Admittedly this is because PN's main offensive punch comes from its underwater fleet and this emphasis on ASW is thus a natural development.