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
Commissioned2012-2015
General characteristics
TypeFloat-on/float-off
Displacement50,000 long tons (51,000 t)
Length227 m (744 ft 9 in)
Beam43 m (141 ft 1 in)
Draft
  • 10 m (32 ft 10 in) and
  • 27 m (88 ft 7 in) when submerged
Propulsionelectrical from marine diesel generators
Speed14 kt
Endurance18000 nm
Electronic warfare
& decoys
None
ArmamentUnarmed
ArmourNone
Aircraft carriedNone

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
Name
(English)
Name
(Han 中文)
Displacement (t) Commissioned Status
Revitalize China 33 振华33 50000 March 14, 2017 Active

References

  1. "Zhen Hua 33 float-on/float-off ship" (in Simplified Chinese). May 20, 2017. Archived from the original on November 23, 2021.
  2. "Zhen Hua 33 float-on/off ship" (in Simplified Chinese). March 16, 2017.
  3. "Zhen Hua 33 heavy lift ship" (in Simplified Chinese). March 15, 2017.
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