Type 075-class (Yushen)
Chinese amphibious assault ship, introduced in 2021, displacing 40,000 tons.
| Subtype | Amphibious assault ship |
| Displacement | 40000 tons |
| Crew | 800 members |
| Width | 36.8 m (120.7 ft) |
| Length | 232.0 m (761.2 ft) |
| Maximum speed | 23 knots |
- 2 × H/PJ-14 30 mm CIWS
- 2 × HQ-10 SAM
Description
The Type 075 landing helicopter dock (NATO reporting name: Yushen-class) was designed by the Marine Design and Research Institute of China beginning in 2011. During the development phase, the Central Military Commission Equipment Development Department reportedly considered a smaller design derived from the Type 071 amphibious transport dock due to concerns regarding propulsion requirements. The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) ultimately proceeded with the larger landing helicopter assault configuration. Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding received the construction contract in 2018, and the first vessel, Hainan, appeared in drydock in June 2019. During the fitting-out process in April 2020, the lead ship experienced a minor fire that did not delay construction.
The class features a full-length flight deck with seven flight spots, including six along the port side and one aft of the island. Aviation facilities consist of a hangar deck and two aircraft elevators; the forward elevator is sized for a medium helicopter with folded rotors, while the larger stern elevator accommodates heavy-lift helicopters. Two weapons elevators are located on the forward flight deck. The ship's internal layout includes a continuous space for the vehicle and well decks. The floodable well deck is accessed via a stern gate and accommodates Type 726 air-cushioned landing craft. Side openings provide roll-on/roll-off access for armored fighting vehicles. Defensive systems include close-in weapon systems and surface-to-air missiles.
The Hainan was commissioned in April 2021 and reached initial operating capability in March 2022. The PLAN declared the first two ships of the class combat ready in November 2022. Current operational vessels are divided between the South Sea Fleet and the East Sea Fleet. The Guangxi conducted operations in the Ōsumi Strait in 2023, and the Hainan visited Hong Kong in 2024. Four vessels have been completed out of a planned total of eight. The Anhui entered service in October 2022, followed by the Hubei in August 2025. The class is succeeded by the Type 076 landing helicopter dock.