Chang Da Long

Chinese roll-on/roll-off ship Chang Da Long (长达隆) is a military/civilian dual use cargo ship built in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN).[1][2][3][4]Built by Jinling Shipyard (金陵) at Nanjing, the ship begun sea trials in November 2012,[2][3]and first entered civilian service in the following year.

History
PRC
Commissioned2013
General characteristics
Typeroll-on/roll-off
Displacement20,000 long tons (20,000 t)
Length140.5 m (460 ft 11 in)
Beam24.4 m (80 ft 1 in)
Depth10.42 m (34 ft 2 in)
Deck clearance3.5 m (11 ft 6 in) max
PropulsionMarine Diesel
Electronic warfare
& decoys		None
ArmamentUnarmed
ArmourNone
Aircraft carriedNone
Aviation facilitieshelicopter deck

Chang Da Long is a pure car and truck carrier (PCTC), capable of carrying 2200 cars at its maximum capacity. Out of its eight decks,[1][3][4]the maximum clearance of third and fifth decks is 4.5 meter, enable it to carry bulk equipment and large vehicles.[3][4]The ship is also equipped with helicopter deck,[3][4]and is able to transport two fully equipped mechanized battalions.[3]Usually deployed as a PCTC for civilian use in peace time, the ship will be activated during national emergency for governmental and military mission, with this role first successfully performed in a military exercise in 2015.[4]Specification:[1][2][3][4]

  • Length: 140.5 meter
  • Beam: 24.4 meter
  • Tonnage: 20000 gross ton
Name
(English)		 Name
(Han 中文)		 Tonnage (t) Commissioned Status
Chang Da Long 长达隆 20000 2013 Active

Reference
  1. "Chang Da Long ro-ro" (in Simplified Chinese). October 19, 2017.
  2. "Chang Da Long roro ship" (in Simplified Chinese). November 7, 2012.
  3. "Chang Da Long roll-on/roll-off" (in Simplified Chinese). February 11, 2018.
  4. "Chang Da Long RR ship" (in Simplified Chinese). October 14, 2021.
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