asif iqbal
Lieutenant General
Interesting set of modules
Looks like a hanger deck
Also can see the 5th unit in the background outfitting
Looks like a hanger deck
Also can see the 5th unit in the background outfitting
According to the MSA alert, 6th Type 071 LPD to be launched tomorrow at HDZH shipyard.
Very nice.According to the MSA alert, 6th Type 071 LPD to be launched tomorrow at HDZH shipyard.
This is not the correct conclusion to draw from the buildup of 071s. LSTs will continue to be useful to the PLAN, especially in massive invasion scenarios where as many men and vehicles need to offload on an enemy beach as soon as possible. "True" amphibs will only contribute a miniscule fraction of the total landing forces in these scenarios.Once the Type 071s get build in sufficient numbers, I think that it is highly likely that the PLAN will seek to decommission its LSTs. Amphibious operations near abroad can be undertaken by the Zubr crafts which are much more suited for it.
Any operations further abroad would have to fall to the Type 71 and the Type 75.
The Type 072s are in my opinion a stopgap measure when the PLAN have not receive ''true'' amphibious warships.