Daguan-class troopship

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The Daguan-class troopship (as designated by NATO) is a class of auxiliary ship in People's Republic of China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN).[2] They are used by the Chinese aircraft carrier programme to support sea trials,[1] and provide berthing and logistical support.[3]

Daguan-class troopship Xu Xiake berthed next to the carrier Liaoning, 2011
Class overview
Operators People's Liberation Army Navy
In service2011 - present[1]
Completed2
Active2
General characteristics
TypeTroopship
Displacement30,000 tonnes (30,000 long tons; 33,000 short tons) (full)[1]
Length96 metres (315 ft)[1]
Beam28 metres (92 ft)[1]
Capacity2,500 support personnel[1]
Aviation facilitiesMedium helicopter deck[1]

The first entered service in 2011.[1]

Ships of the class

NameHull No.BuilderLaunchedCommissionedFleetStatus
Xu Xiake[1]88[1]Active[1]
Li Daoyuan[4]89[2]Active[2]

References