asif iqbal
Lieutenant General
I have been avoiding all the fanboys are they still around ?
The PLAN LCAC Type 726 Yuyi Class
- Thread starter Jeff Head
- Start date
I have been avoiding all the fanboys are they still around ?
asif iqbal
Lieutenant General
I would like to think the Chinese Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) would have the following
2 x Type 071 LPD +1 x Type 075 LHD
off course a long range air defence DDG + SSN
the LPD fleet would carry 2 x 4 Type 726 LCAC = 8 x LCAC
LHD can take another 2 x LCAC
Total LCAC = 10 units
for helicopters we can have 4 x Z18 on 2 x LPD = 8 x Z18
LHD could easily carry 6-8 x Z18 or even the larger Z8L variants for carrying large Howitzers to land on a sling
overall the helicopter capacity for ARG would be around 16 x medium/large transport
plus 10 x LCAC
not to mention the dozens of the IVF can fit into the various compartments of the LPD + LHD which could swim once the range closes after the first over the Horizon landing (OTH)
enough to lift 2 battalions or regiment of naval marines + equipment
with the proven Type 726 LCAC now carrying IVF and more helicopters under build I would reckon China already has over 20 x LCAC
they need however over 40 x LCAC for their fleet
with 3 x LHD China can easily muster together 3 x ARG
on top of that 3 x Carrier Strike Groups in almost completed
conclusion is by 2025 China will have the ability to launch 3 x ARG + 3 x CSG
Hendrik_2000
Lieutenant General
Well in this video it show how PLAN train the Yuyi crew in operation and maintenance. Building one is one thing by actually training capable crew is another thing It take much longer to train the crew, build base and facility than building one That is why you see as if Yuyi is garage queen abandoned at pier
The main content of this program: Along with the huge roar of the engine, sand and rocks flew on the beach. Surrounded by water and fog, the two "steel behemoths" sailed into the sea one after another. This is a new type of operation in the naval landing combat force. Power-air cushion landing craft. They use the high-power fan at the tail to provide power and form high-pressure air at the bottom of the black "apron" as a support. They are different from ordinary ships and more like "aircraft" suspended on the sea
The main content of this program: Along with the huge roar of the engine, sand and rocks flew on the beach. Surrounded by water and fog, the two "steel behemoths" sailed into the sea one after another. This is a new type of operation in the naval landing combat force. Power-air cushion landing craft. They use the high-power fan at the tail to provide power and form high-pressure air at the bottom of the black "apron" as a support. They are different from ordinary ships and more like "aircraft" suspended on the sea
Hendrik_2000
Lieutenant General
Now this is interesting the engine designation is QC 70
The Type-726 Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), nicknamed "Yema" or wild horse, is the latest hovercraft independently developed and produced by China. It is equipped with a QC-70 marine gas turbine, and the max speed is 60-80 knots. The Yema LCAC has a maximum carrying capacity of 50 tonnes, and can carry a main battle tank, amphibious fighting vehicles and dozens of soldiers. With the Yema LCAC, amphibious assault vessels can stay 40 kilometers away from the landing point and quickly deploy massive combat units. It plays an important role in the PLA Navy’s amphibious landing operations.
The Type-726 Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), nicknamed "Yema" or wild horse, is the latest hovercraft independently developed and produced by China. It is equipped with a QC-70 marine gas turbine, and the max speed is 60-80 knots. The Yema LCAC has a maximum carrying capacity of 50 tonnes, and can carry a main battle tank, amphibious fighting vehicles and dozens of soldiers. With the Yema LCAC, amphibious assault vessels can stay 40 kilometers away from the landing point and quickly deploy massive combat units. It plays an important role in the PLA Navy’s amphibious landing operations.
As I said before, they probably need to build anywhere between 70-100 of these LCAC to equip the current and upcoming 071's and 075's. Any issue with QC-70 is fixed now, so they're in a position to scale the production of the Type-726 now.
asif iqbal
Lieutenant General
probably not that many probably around 5 dozen would do
4 x 8 = 32 for LPD
2 x 3 = 6 for LHD
Total 38 units
with 1.5 x requirement 60 is more than enough certainly not 100 unless another 8 x LPD are under build
I was projecting on the assumption of 16 x 071's + 8 x 075's.
asif iqbal
Lieutenant General
I would not project that
at most I would say 3 x Type 075 LHD + 3 x Type 076 LHA
and even with a Type 071A LPD I would add 4 more units to give 12
enough for 6 x Amphibious Ready Groups (ARG)
and also 6 x CSG (Carrier Strike Groups) at full strength post 2030
Of course, since we're all projecting about future, everyone can have his/her own take. Nothing wrong with that.
As a side note, my projection is based on some credible rumors coming out last year about future 075 and 071 builds.
We'll have to see though.
