Type 724 Class (Jingash II Class) Chinese Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC)
Type 724 Class
Landing Craft
Other
Basic Information
Name
Type 724 Class (Jingash II Class) Chinese Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC)
Designation
Type 724 Class
Alternate Designation
Type 724 Class; Jingash II Class
Equipment Type
Landing Craft
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1994
Description
The Type 724 Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC) is the first indigenous air cushion landing craft in operational use with People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), and it origin dates all the way back in the early 1960s, when 7th Academy was assigned to lead the developmental work on air cushioned vehicles for a 10-year plan lasting from 1963 to 1972. Two projects developed from this research work, and Type 724 LCAC is the direct descendant of these two research projects.
Naval & Littoral Specifications
Crew
5
Beam
4.70 m
Draft
0.00 m
Variants
Songling LCAC
One of the two direct predecessors of Type 724 LCAC is the Songling (松陵) LCAC built by Songling (松陵) Machinery Factory in Shenyang. From 1963 to 1967, a total of 3 units were built, Songling # 1, 2 and 3 respectively. Named after the factory where they were built, these LCAC are powered by aircraft piston engines with propellers. Although in Chinese military service, they mainly served as trial units to test out the feasibility of deploying air cushioned vehicles, instead of being used operationally as part of the amphibious forces.
Type 711 LCAC
At the same time Songling LCAC were built, 708th Research Institute in Shanghai also developed another LCAC in parallel. Type 711 is also consisted of three units, numbered 711-1, 711-2 and 711-3 respectively. Type 711 utilizes centralized control which only required a single operator, and it also utilizes variable-pitch propeller. As with Songling LCAC, Type 711 LCAC also mainly served as experimental boats in Chinese navy.
System
Alternative Designation
Type 724 Class; Jingash II Class
Type
Landing Craft Air-Cushion (LCAC)
Builder
China: Company: INA
Crew
5
Dimensions
Length
12.4 m
Beam
4.7 m
Draft
0.0 m
Displacement, Standard
6.5 tons
Displacement, Full Load
INA
Propulsion System
Engine Name
2 x BF12L-913C
Engine Type
Gas Turbine
Engine Power
380 watts
Maximum Range
100 nm
Maximum Speed
40 knots
Gun Weapon Systems
Gun Weapon System #1
Name
QBZ-03
Type
Assault Rifle
Caliber
5.8mm
Quantity
2 x QBZ-03 Assault Rifles
Manufacturer
Norinco
Length
950 mm (37 in) with stock extended, 725 mm (28.5 in) with stock folded
Barrel Length
INA
Weight
3.5 kg (7.7 lb) (unloaded)
Action
Gas operated, rotating bolt
Rate of Fire
700–750 rounds/min
Muzzle Velocity
930 m/s
Effective Firing Range
500m
Feed System
30-round detachable box magazine
Sights
Fixed Type 56 style front sight, flip-up diopter rear sight
Gun Weapon Systems #1 Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
5.8 mm
Cartridge
5.8×42mm DBP87
5.56×45mm NATO
Basic Load
INA
Radar Systems
Navigation Radar
INA
Protection
Active Protection System
INA
Countermeasures
INA
NBC Water Washdown System
Yes
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Naval
Naval
Filter Label
T
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
12.4 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (1)
China
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