There used to be high hopes for the Type 075 amphibious assault ship, but with the advent of aircraft carriers, it seems to have been forgotten in a corner.
So, what exactly is causing the decline in interest in the 075 ship?
Although some people believe that the Type 075 attack ship is weak in front of the aircraft carrier and even recommend decommissioning, our country has always insisted on building the Type 075 attack ship. In fact, the role of 075 and aircraft carriers is different and cannot be generalized.
While both have attack capabilities, aircraft carriers are sea hegemons and can control sea and air power through air power. However, in the landing battle on the islands and reefs, the Type 075 attack ship has an advantage, it can quickly transport fighters and soldiers, and in the narrow sea, the aircraft carrier cannot pass, while the 075 can.
At this time, the aircraft carrier can be used as a backup force to block enemy support and carry out our support. Thus, in amphibious operations, Type 075 attack ships have a huge advantage.
The Type 075 amphibious assault ship, also known as the *** aircraft carrier, has the ability to carry carrier-based aircraft with a displacement of about 320,000 tons, with a maximum capacity of 28 *** and 4 Type 726 landing ships.
It is able to navigate safely in complex sea environments and has strong firepower, allowing it to be quickly put into battle in wartime. However, despite the advantages of the Type 075 amphibious assault ship, it cannot completely replace the aircraft carrier.
The amphibious assault ship has a speed of only 22 knots and cannot carry fixed-wing early warning aircraft and electromagnetic catapult systems. It plays a key role in amphibious operations, for example, in the Taiwan Strait issue.
Therefore, the original design of the Type 075 amphibious assault ship is to deal with a possible war in the Taiwan Strait, and it is always better to prepare in advance than to build it after the outbreak of war.
In addition, in addition to responding to the situation in the Taiwan Strait, amphibious assault ships have other functions, such as transporting troops, equipment and aircraft. China will not waste resources, any first-class equipment has its value before it is decommissioned, not to mention the equipment under construction, its value will be even more significant.