Daguan-class troopship
Daguan-class troopship Xu Xiake berthed in front of the carrier Liaoning at Dalian Shipyard, July 2011 | |
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Operators | People's Liberation Army Navy |
| In service | 2011 - present |
| Completed | 2 |
| Active | 2 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Troopship / Training ship / "Comprehensive support ship" |
| Displacement | 23,200–30,000 tonnes (22,800–29,500 long tons; 25,600–33,100 short tons) (full) |
| Length | 196 metres (643 ft) |
| Beam | 28 metres (92 ft) |
| Capacity | 2,500 support personnel |
| Aviation facilities | Medium helicopter deck |
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). They are used by the Chinese aircraft carrier programme to support sea trials, and to provide berthing, logistical support and training. The ships are classed as "comprehensive support ships" in Chinese.
The first entered service in 2011 in support of the Liaoning aircraft carrier.