Daguan-class troopship

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Class overview
Operators People's Liberation Army Navy
In service2011 - present[1]
Completed2
Active2
General characteristics
TypeTroopship
Displacement30,000 tonnes (30,000 long tons; 33,000 short tons) (full)[1]
Length96 metres (315 ft)[1]
Beam28 metres (92 ft)[1]
Capacity2,500 support personnel[1]
Aviation facilitiesMedium helicopter deck[1]

The Daguan-class troopship (as designated by NATO) is a class of auxiliary ship in People's Republic of China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN).[2] They are used by the Chinese aircraft carrier programme to support sea trials,[1] and provide berthing and logistical support.[3]

The first entered service in 2011.[1]

Ships of the class

Name Hull No. Builder Launched Commissioned Fleet Status
Xu Xiake[1] 88[1] Active[1]
89[2] Active[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Tate, Andrew (25 August 2016). "China continues to invest in carrier support capabilities". Janes.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ a b c United States Navy Office of Naval Intelligence (19 February 2020). PLA Navy Identification Guide (Report). Archived from the original on 27 February 2020. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
  3. ^ China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities - Background and Issues for Congress (Report). Congressional Research Service. 1 August 2018. p. 112. RL33153. Retrieved 25 April 2021.