| ID | 172779 |
| Title Proper | Naval Expansion Continues |
| Other Title Information | PLAN’s first of the three Type 075 helicopter-carriers started her sea trial |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Sengupta, Prasun K |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The first of three Type 075 helicopter-carriers (LHD) of the People’s Liberation Army’s Navy (PLAN) built by the Shanghai-based Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Co commenced her sea trial on August 4. This was four months after a serious fire broke out within its bilge-bay while the vessel was being fitted-out at the wet basin. The Type 075 LHD’s maiden voyage will likely test its principal on-board systems, including propulsion, navigation and communications suites. Sea-trials of this lead vessel will last for almost 18 months. |
| `In' analytical Note | Force Vol. 18, No.1; September 2020: p.48-49 |
| Journal Source | Force 2020-09 18, 1 |
| Key Words | Naval Expansion ; PLAN ; People’s Liberation Army’s Navy |