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).[1][2][3]
Civilians operate the ship during peacetime for commercial operations, and when activated, the ship will come under PLAN control.[2][3] The ship is 227 meters long and with a 43 meter beam, displacing 50,000 tons.[1][2][3] The draft is 10 meters, but is increased to 27 meters when submerged.[3] The total deck area is 7,700 square meters.[3] 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.[3] Specification:[3]
- 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
- ^ a b "Zhen Hua 33 float-on/float-off ship" (in Simplified Chinese). May 20, 2017. Archived from the original on November 23, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Zhen Hua 33 float-on/off ship" (in Simplified Chinese). March 16, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Zhen Hua 33 heavy lift ship" (in Simplified Chinese). March 15, 2017.
