Chinese navy 075 LHD

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seems the long circulated rumor about Type 075 LHD come true. so I create a new thread for it.

 

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one more pic of type 075

 

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close up front view of Type 075 LHD under construction

 

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artistic rendering of Type 075

 

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air intake and exhaust has been fitted

 

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Is China working on any aircraft similar to F-35 for LHD?

 

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Is China working on any aircraft similar to F-35 for LHD?

only helicopters for 075 for the present.

 

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two 075 LHDs at Hudong shipyard

the third 075 is also under construction but cannot be seen in this image

 

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latest update on Type 075 LHD

 

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another angle of Type 075 LHD. looks it might be launched this year.

 

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seems like it is to be launched much earlier than my previous prediction. painting work has started.

 

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painting work seems over

 

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one more clearer pic. radar has been installed. there are conflicting speculations about the first Type 075's tonnage (full load). some say it's 32,000~35,000 t while others say it's 35,000~ 40,000 t. latest sources claim it may be launched within one month.

 

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the same pic with higher resolution

 

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close up pic of 075 at Jiangnan shipyard.

 

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correction: it's in Hudong shipyard not in Jiannan shipyard. looks like It may be launched soon.

 

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update Sept. 23
ceremonial billboards and decorations set up. may be launched on Sept. 26, 2019

 

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Launching ceremony of Type 075 LHD today at Hudong shipyard

 

[rockdog]

Big day today! And No.17 AC will be in service recent days too!