Hongqi-class cargo ship
Chinese naval transport ship
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The Hongqi-class (as designated by NATO)[1][2] or Hongqi 081-class cargo ship[3] is a class of auxiliary ship in the People's Republic of China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). Seven entered PLAN service in the 1970s;[3] the same design was also used for civilian ships.[1][3]
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Operators |  People's Liberation Army Navy |
| In service | c. 1970 - ? |
| Completed | 7 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Cargo ship |
| Displacement | 1,981 tonnes (1,950 long tons; 2,184 short tons) (full)[1] |
| Length | 62 metres (203 ft)[1] |
| Beam | 12 metres (39 ft)[1] |
| Draught | 4.4 metres (14 ft)[1] |
| Propulsion | |
| Speed | 14 knots (26 km/h; 16 mph)[1] |
| Range | 2,500 nautical miles (4,600 km; 2,900 mi) at 11 knots (20 km/h; 13 mph)[1] |
| Crew | 35[1] |
| Armament | 2 x twin 25mm/80 guns[1] |
The ships are used to support offshore garrison[1][3] and may transport personnel as well.[3]