075 LHD thread

Deino said:

According to this image, the fourth Type 075 is indeed "out" maybe for a first sea trial.

(Image via Ricky Un / FB)

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Two more photos, taken from further away. Posted by @种花家de小姐姐 on Weibo.

Newest overhead look of the 4th 075 LHD fitting out at the new Hudong Zhonghua basin on Changxin. Posted by on Twitter.

Cropped from the original for better clarity.

by78 said:

Cropped from the original for better clarity.

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And for the alleged 076 too???

PLA Army Aviation Z-10A (rear deck) attack helicopters and maybe Z-8L transports (at the bow) were seen on deck of the PLANS-31 "Hainan"! (Image via & @太湖军I名 from Weibo)

Video of Z-10 landing and Z-19 on deck. Do they have to navalize these for sea usage like for salt exposure or they are expected to only briefly be at sea ?

daifo said:

Video of Z-10 landing and Z-19 on deck. Do they have to navalize these for sea usage like for salt exposure or they are expected to only briefly be at sea ?

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1782618896668955099

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Judging from the dark color paint these are PLA army helicopters, so they are most likely to be at sea for brief period of time, during training on take off and landing on navy ships.

I'd say thats probably not surprising given AFAIK there are no Z-10 (let alone Z-19) in service with PLANAF. Only with the Army and PLAAF. This seems to be a logical extension from similar trials with Type 071. Overall I wouldnt expect PLANAF/PLA Marine Corps to put into service dedicated attack helo squadrons but maybe I am wrong.

Underway replenishment.

daifo said:

Video of Z-10 landing and Z-19 on deck. Do they have to navalize these for sea usage like for salt exposure or they are expected to only briefly be at sea ?

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1782618896668955099

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Would love to see a clearer image of the larger heli on the bow …