The Daguan-class troopship (as designated by NATO) is a class of auxiliary ship in People's Republic of China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN).[2] They are used by the Chinese aircraft carrier programme to support sea trials,[1] and provide berthing and logistical support.[3]
 Daguan-class troopship Xu Xiake berthed next to the carrier Liaoning, 2011
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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Operators |  People's Liberation Army Navy |
| In service | 2011 - present[1] |
| Completed | 2 |
| Active | 2 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Troopship |
| Displacement | 30,000 tonnes (30,000 long tons; 33,000 short tons) (full)[1] |
| Length | 96 metres (315 ft)[1] |
| Beam | 28 metres (92 ft)[1] |
| Capacity | 2,500 support personnel[1] |
| Aviation facilities | Medium helicopter deck[1] |
The first entered service in 2011.[1]
Ships of the class edit
| Name | Hull No. | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | Fleet | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xu Xiake[1] | 88[1] | Active[1] | ||||
| Li Daoyuan[4] | 89[2] | Active[2] |
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Tate, Andrew (25 August 2016). "China continues to invest in carrier support capabilities". Janes.[dead link]
- ^ a b c United States Navy Office of Naval Intelligence (19 February 2020). PLA Navy Identification Guide (Report). Archived from the original on 27 February 2020. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
- ^ China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities - Background and Issues for Congress (Report). Congressional Research Service. 1 August 2018. p. 112. RL33153. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
- ^ 宋, 伟 (2023-05-22). "航母御用"保姆" 锻造远海战力". Ta Kung Pao. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
