Type 075 Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) News & Discussions

[kungfugymnast]

LHD is a kind of aircraft carrier.

Aircraft carrier - Wikipedia

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LHD only capable of having STOVL/VSTOL F-35B & AV-8B all these while, none capable of launching conventional take off fighters. Type 076 planning to be first?

 

[Yongpeng Sun-Tastaufen]

LHD only capable of having STOVL/VSTOL F-35B & AV-8B all these while, none capable of launching conventional take off fighters. Type 076 planning to be first?

As long as it gets the job done, the method of take off is irrelevant.

 

[Figaro]

LHD only capable of having STOVL/VSTOL F-35B & AV-8B all these while, none capable of launching conventional take off fighters. Type 076 planning to be first?

076 has EM catapults due to China's lack of STOVL fighters so yes ...

 

[Yongpeng Sun-Tastaufen]

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That's a good looking carrier.

 

[kungfugymnast]

076 has EM catapults due to China's lack of STOVL fighters so yes ...

If Type 076 has EMALS, does this mean it will be nuclear powered and expected to be real big around size of Type 002?

 

[LKJ86]

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[LKJ86]

China's first Type 075 amphibious assault ship finishes first-stage sea trial
Source: China Military Online | Editor: Wang Xinjuan | Time: 2020-08-27 17:26:09

BEIJING, Aug. 27 -- The first Type 075 amphibious assault ship of the Chinese PLA Navy has successfully finished its first-stage sea trial, said Senior Colonel Wu Qian, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, at a regular press conference on Thursday.

It is learnt that the Type 075 amphibious assault ship, independently developed by China, has strong capabilities of performing amphibious operations and diverse tasks.

http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/2020-08/27/content_9891364.htm

 

[Figaro]

If Type 076 has EMALS, does this mean it will be nuclear powered and expected to be real big around size of Type 002?

This would not be an amphibious assault ship then but instead an aircraft carrier. Note the 076 displacement is not expected to change much from that of the 075.

 

[kungfugymnast]

This would not be an amphibious assault ship then but instead an aircraft carrier. Note the 076 displacement is not expected to change much from that of the 075.

Based on the replies here, it seems like this Type 076 is going to be hybrid carrier amphibious assault ship if it has EMALS.

 

[Figaro]

Based on the replies here, it seems like this Type 076 is going to be hybrid carrier amphibious assault ship if it has EMALS.

Yes but the fixed wing compliment of the 076 will be weaker compared to that of an AC ...

 

[kungfugymnast]

Yes but the fixed wing compliment of the 076 will be weaker compared to that of an AC ...

Definitely, due to smaller flight deck size, the Type 076 prefers smaller fighters or carry far less large fighters, probably just a small squadron (for air defense & CAS) along with more attack helicopters & utility helicopters. Its focus is on beach landing amphibious assault to deliver as many troops as possible.

 

[Deino]

Definitely, due to smaller flight deck size, the Type 076 prefers smaller fighters or carry far less large fighters, probably just a small squadron (for air defense & CAS) along with more attack helicopters & utility helicopters. Its focus is on beach landing amphibious assault to deliver as many troops as possible.

Guys, we have a dedicated Type 076 thread, so please stop it here.

 

[LKJ86]

After finishing first-stage sea trial

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[LKJ86]

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[sheik]

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See photo #1. There is no better place than the wide forehead at the bow of 075 for advertisement.