Naval Systems

Type 075 / Yushen-class landing helicopter dock

The Type 075, also known as the Yushen-class, is a Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy amphibious assault ship class built for helicopter aviation, amphibious lift, and expeditionary force projection. Open-source references describe the class as a Hudong-Zhonghua-built landing helicopter dock with a large flight deck, a well deck for landing craft, and service beginning with Hainan's commissioning in April 2021.

Type 075 Development Timeline

YearEventWhy it matters
2018Construction of the first hull began at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai.Marks the start of the class's rapid build program.
25 September 2019Hainan was launched.Showed the lead ship was advancing quickly from drydock to fitting-out.
23 April 2021Hainan was commissioned into the PLAN.Established the class's entry into operational service.

Profile

Origin
China
Built by
Hudong-Zhonghua ShipbuildingChina State Shipbuilding Corporation
Type
Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy amphibious assault ship or landing helicopter dock class
Service note
In service from 2021; still in production
Produced
2018-present
Variants
Type 075 (Hainan), Type 075 (Guangxi), Type 075 (Anhui), Type 075 (Hubei)

Also Known As

  • Type 075
  • Yushen-class
  • Type 075 landing helicopter dock
  • Type 075 amphibious assault ship
  • Yushen-class landing helicopter assault

Specifications

Length
About 232 m
Beam
About 36.8 m
Full-load displacement
About 40,000 t
Flight deck
Full-length deck with seven helicopter landing spots
Aviation capacity
Roughly 28 helicopters
Troop capacity
About 800 troops

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service
First ship commissioned in 2021; subsequent hulls have expanded the class.
Used by
People's Liberation Army Navy

Type 075 / Yushen-class landing helicopter dock Images

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