| History | |
|---|---|
 PRC | |
| Commissioned | 2012-2015 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Float-on/float-off |
| Displacement | 50,000 long tons (51,000 t) |
| Length | 227 m (744 ft 9 in) |
| Beam | 43 m (141 ft 1 in) |
| Draft |
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| Propulsion | electrical from marine diesel generators |
| Speed | 14 kt |
| Endurance | 18000 nm |
| Electronic warfare & decoys | None |
| Armament | Unarmed |
| Armour | None |
| Aircraft carried | None |
Chinese float-on/float-off ship Zhenhua 33 (Revitalize China 33) is a military/civilian dual use semi-submersible ship (AKF) built in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN).
Civilians operate the ship during peacetime for commercial operations, and when activated, the ship will come under PLAN control. The ship is 227 meters long and with a 43 meter beam, displacing 50,000 tons. The draft is 10 meters, but is increased to 27 meters when submerged. The total deck area is 7,700 square meters. Four diesel engine generators produce the electrical power for propulsion, giving the ship a speed of 14 knots and a range of 18,000 nautical miles. Specification:
- Length: 227 m
- Beam: 43 m
- Draft: 10 m, 27 m when submerged
- Displacement: 50000 ton
- Speed: 14 kt
- Endurance: 18000 nm
| Name (English) |
Name (Han 中文) |
Displacement (t) | Commissioned | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revitalize China 33 | 振华33 | 50000 | March 14, 2017 | Active |
References
- ^ "Zhen Hua 33 float-on/float-off ship" (in Simplified Chinese). May 20, 2017. Archived from the original on November 23, 2021.
- ^ "Zhen Hua 33 float-on/off ship" (in Simplified Chinese). March 16, 2017.
- ^ "Zhen Hua 33 heavy lift ship" (in Simplified Chinese). March 15, 2017.
