Type 946 submarine rescue ship
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| History | |
|---|---|
 PRC | |
| Status | Active |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Submarine rescue ship (ASR) |
| Propulsion | Marine Diesel |
| Sensors & processing systems | Navigation radar |
| Electronic warfare & decoys | None |
| Armament | Various |
| Armour | None |
Type 946 submarine rescue ship with NATO reporting name Dazhou (大舟, meaning Great Ark) class[1][2][3][4] is a type of coastal submarine rescue ship developed by China for the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). A development designated as Type 946A is also in service with PLAN.
The Type 946 is the first model of Type 946 series and the requirement of Type 946 was issued on January 22, 1970, from PLAN headquarters, with two ships to be built simultaneously. Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard was originally assigned as the contractor, but this was later changed to Guangzhou Shipyard International. Construction begun on July 25, 1974, and both were launched on the same day, May 5, 1977, and sea trials for both begun in June 1977. Sea trials close to shore was completed from September 23 through September 30, 1977, and from November 26 through December 1977, sea trials in open ocean was completed for both ships. Both units were formally handed over to PLAN on December 26, 1977, and both were initially assigned to South Sea Fleet. However, one of the ship, Nan-Jiu 504 was reassigned to North Sea Fleet and renamed as Bei-Jiu 137.[5] Specification:[6]
- Length (m): 79
- Beam (m): 9.5
- Draft (m): 2.6
- Displacement (t): 1100
- Speed (kt): 18
- Crew: 130
- Armament: 4 twin 37 mm gun & 4 twin 14.5 mm MG
- Propulsion: two diesel engines
