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Naval ForcesChina

Type 072A Class (Yuting II Class)

Landing shipFielded 2003Pending verification

Also known as: Type 072A Class Landing Ship

Naval ForcesCHN
Length 119.5 m
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeLanding ship
Alternative designationsType 072A Class Landing Ship
Date of introduction2003
ProliferationOrigin country only
Crew104Med[1]
Hulls delivered15Hulls listed in the source cardMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length119.5 m392 ftMed[1]
Beam16.4 m54 ftMed[1]
Displacement (standard)3,430 tonsMed[1]
Draft2.8 mMed[1]
Propulsion and performance
Propulsion2 x PA6A280MPC Diesel EngineMed[1]
Engine power9626 hp eachMed[1]
Range5,556 km3,452 mi · 3,000 nmi3000 nm @ 14 ktMed[1]
Speed14 kt26 km/hMed[1]
Endurance20 daysMed[1]
Protection
NBC Waterwash downYesMed[1]
Armament
Armament1 x Type 76 twin 37mm Naval GunMed[1]
Variants
Tianzhu ShanCommissioned: 2003 Fleet: North Sea Fleet[1]
Daqing ShanCommissioned:2003 Fleet: North Sea Fleet[1]
Baxian ShanCommissioned: 2003 Fleet: East Sea Fleet[1]
Huading ShanCommissioned: 2003 Fleet: South Sea Fleet[1]
Luoxiao ShanCommissioned: 2003 Fleet: South Sea Fleet[1]
Daiyun ShanCommissioned: 2003 Fleet: South Sea Fleet[1]
Wanyan ShanCommissioned: 2003 Fleet: South Sea Fleet[1]
Laotie ShanCommissioned: 2004 Fleet: South Sea Fleet[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
1 x Type 76 twin 37mm Naval GunNaval Gun
Med[1]
Type
Naval Gun
Caliber
37 mm
Summary

The Type 072A Class (Yuting II Class) Chinese Landing Ship is the latest member of the Type 072 series of landing ships. A total of 15 ships have been identified, with most of them assigned to the 6th Detachment of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) South Sea Fleet at Zhanjiang.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
China
Sources
  1. Type 072A Class (Yuting II Class) Chinese Landing Ship, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import