China launches second modified Type 904A supply ship

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A Chinese internet image of the two modified Type 904A supply ships fitting out alongside each other at the GSI shipyard in Guangzhou, southern China. Source: cjdby.net
China has launched a second modified Type 904A supply ship at the GSI shipyard in Guangzhou, southern China, following the launch of the first modified vessel in October 2014, as reported by IHS Jane's .

The vessels are now fitting out alongside each other. Both differ from the first Type 904A ( Fuxianhu , pennant number 888) in having improved aviation support facilities through the provision of a hangar rather than just a flight deck.

Chinese media closely linked to the government reported that Fuxianhu 's role is troop transport and logistics supply for island garrisons, and that it supported more than 10 garrison rotations between 2009 and 2012.

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