Type 079-class (Yulian)

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Summary

Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Amphibious vessel
SubtypeLanding Ship Medium
ManufacturerGuangzhou Shipyard
Year commissioned1976
UnitsPeople's Liberation Army Navy: 23 in service;

Technical specifications

Type 079
Displacement714 tons
Range 1500 km
Endurance7 days
Crew109 members
Width13.8 m (45.3 ft)
Length72.0 m (236.2 ft)
Propulsion

two 6300 diesel engine @ 600 hp each

Armament

4 Type 61 25 mm autocannons
2 x BM21 122 mm rocket launchers

Maximum speed13 knots