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