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Naval ForcesChina

Type 076 Class (Yulan Class)

Amphibious assault shipFielded 2026Pending verification
Naval ForcesCHN
Length 250 m
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System
TypeAmphibious assault ship
Date of introduction2026
ProliferationOrigin country only
Dimensions and weight
Length250 m820 ftMed[1]
Beam50 m164 ftMed[1]
Displacement (full load)45,000 tMed[1]
Propulsion and performance
Engine power57,104 hpMed[1]
Speed25 kt46 km/hMed[1]
Protection
Physical Countermeasures4 x Type 726, 24-barrelled 122 mm trainable launchers; IR flares and chaff. Can fire anti-torpedo decoys and HE mortarsMed[1]
Electronic Countermeasures1 x Type 726 EW suite. 1 x ESM 726-1 (radar intercept), 1 x 726-2 (direction finder); 1 x ECM 726-3 (radar jammer).Med[1]
NBC Water Washdown SystemYesMed[1]
Armament
Missile System: surface-to-air missiles (sam)3 x 24-cell launchers for HHQ-10; passive IR/anti-radiation homing to 9 km (4.9 n miles).Med[1]
Gun System: guns3 x H/PJ-11 (Type 1130) 30 mm; 11 barrels per mounting; 10,000 rds/min combined to 4 km (2.2 n miles).Med[1]
AviationThe most notable feature of the Yulan-class is its large flightdeck, which appears to overhang the hull to both port and starboard. Satellite imagery from May 2024 indicates that the Yulan-class is highly likely equipped with a single electromagnetic catapult…Med[1]
Flight Deck: length250.0 mMed[1]
Flight Deck: width50.0 mMed[1]
Flight Deck: launch mechanism1 x Electromagnetic CatapultMed[1]
AircraftBesides combat and reconnaissance drones, the Type 076 can carry helicopters and fighter aircraft like the multirole fighter Shenyang J-15.Med[1]
Boats and Landing Craft2 × Type 726 Yuyi Class LCAC.Med[1]
Fire control
Air/Surface Search Radar1 x unknown dual-face rotating radar; E/F-band. 1 x unknown dual-face rotating radar; I-band.Med[1]
Variants
SichuanLaunched: 27 December 2024; Commissioned: 2025[1]
Summary

The Type 076 Class, also known as the Yulan Class, stands as a monumental testament to naval engineering and is believed to be the largest amphibious assault ship the world has ever known. With a staggering full-load displacement exceeding 45,000 tons, it embodies the might and ambition of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. Type 076 Class (Yulan Class) Chinese Amphibious Assault Ship, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-04-22 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import