Type 075 landing helicopter dock


The Type 075 landing helicopter dock is a class of Chinese amphibious assault ship under construction by the Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding company. The Type 075 helicopter dock is a new generation of amphibious assault vessel and far larger than similar ships previously constructed for the PLA Navy. The Type 075 would give the Chinese navy the ability to launch various types of helicopters to attack naval vessels, enemy ground forces or submarines. The vessels will also be able to deploy landing craft and troops, plus house command and control operations.
On September 25, 2019 the PLAN officially launched the first Type 075. A second Type 075 is being simultaneously built in the same dry dock as the first Type 075 and is likely that the third planned Type 075 will be built in the same location.

History

The development work on the Type 075 officially started in 2011. The image of construction was revealed in March 2019, and the first ship in class was launched on September 25, 2019. The second ship in class was launched on April 22, 2020.
On 11 April 2020, a fire broke out inside the hull of the first Type 075 during fitting-out, but was reportedly quickly extinguished. Outward burn marks were repainted within a day.

Design

The Type 075 class has a full-length flight deck for helicopter operations and features a floodable well deck from which to disembark hovercraft and armored amphibious assault vehicles.
In term of size and tonnage, Type 075 class is estimated to be larger than the Australian or French and second only to the U.S. Navy's and on the world stage.

Ships of the class