Zhenhua 33 Explained

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]}

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Zhen Hua 33 float-on/float-off ship . https://web.archive.org/web/20211123110510/http://www.xinhuanet.com/mil/2017-05/20/c_129610392.htm . dead . November 23, 2021 . Zh-hans . May 20, 2017.
2. Web site: Zhen Hua 33 float-on/off ship . Zh-hans . March 16, 2017.
3. Web site: Zhen Hua 33 heavy lift ship . Zh-hans . March 15, 2017 .