Type 072-III
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : September 1992
Total Production : 10
| Model | Status | Year | Produced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 072-III | Active | 1992 | 10 |
Type 072-III
Group : Landing Ships
Status : Active
Also Known As : Type 074, Yuting-II
Origin : 
China
Contractor : Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : September 1992
Total Production : 10
The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Type 074 Yuting is a class of large landing ships developed as an enlarged version of the Type 072 landing craft adding an aft helicopter deck and more room for troops. The 4,800-ton class vessels propulsion system is based on two diesel engine developing 14,400-bhp and a top speed of 17 knots. These ships can transport a payload of 500 tons and are provided with three dual 37mm guns to provide fire support during landing operations for up to 250 fully equipped marines. The PLAN commissioned ten vessels built by Zhonghua Shipyard between 1992 and 2002.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Active | 10 |
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Crew | 120 | |
| Number of Aircraft | 1 | |
| Number of Engines | 2 | |
| Troops | 250 | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Beam | 16 meter | |
| Draft | 3.2 meter | |
| Length | 130 meter | |
| Main Gun Caliber | 37 millimeter | |
| Mass | ||
| Cargo | 500 ton | |
| Full Displacement | 4,800 ton | |
| Power | ||
| Total Combined Power | 14,400 bhp | |
| Speed | ||
| Top Speed | 17 knot | |
Gear
Listing
| Ship | Status | Com | Decom |
|---|---|---|---|
| 991 Emei Shan |
Active | September 1992 | |
| 934 Danxia Shan |
Active | September 1995 | |
| 935 Xuefeng Shan |
Active | December 1995 | |
| 936 Haiyang Shan |
Active | May 1996 | |
| 937 Qingcheng Shan |
Active | August 1996 | |
| 908 Yandang Shan |
Active | 1997 | |
| 909 Jiuhua Shan |
Active | 2000 | |
| 939 Putuo Shan |
Active | April 2000 | |
| 910 Huanggang Shan |
Active | 2001 | |
| 940 Tiantai Shan |
Active | 2002 |
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Notes
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning
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