The ROC Navy s first LPD. Taiwan s presidency picture. Taiwan’s First LPD Launched by Local Shipbuilder CSBC Taiwan’s naval shipbuilder China Shipbuilding Corporation (CSBC) today launched the country s first ever indigenous landing platform dock (LPD). The 10,000 tons amphibious vessel is set to be delivered to the Republic of China Navy (ROC or Taiwan Navy) in April 2022. The event took place in presence of Taiwan s President Tsai. 13 Apr 2021
According to CSBC, the new Landing Platform Dock (LPD) is an important naval shipbuilding project, and is part of the government’s policy of “national shipbuilding.” The ship has a total length of 153 meters, an overall beam of 23 meters, a hull draught of 6 meters and a full-load displacement of 10,600 tons. The main task of the vessel will be amphibious operations: Serve as the main unit in an amphibious task force to carry out amphibious combat missions or perform
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