Zhenhua 33

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]

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	10 m (32 ft 10 in) and 27 m (88 ft 7 in) when submerged
Propulsion	electrical from marine diesel generators
Speed	14 kt
Endurance	18000 nm
Electronic warfare & decoys	None
Armament	Unarmed
Armour	None
Aircraft carried	None

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