China debuts Zubr LCAC

Chinese State TV shows off craft.

China debuts Zubr LCAC in show of amphibious force in South China Sea

Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore and Andrew Tate, London – IHS Jane’s Navy International

The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) featured one of its Zubr-class landing craft air cushion (LCAC) for the first time in an amphibious landing exercise, Chinese state television CCTV reported on 20 July.

IHS Jane’s understands that the drill was conducted on Hainan Island, which is in the South China Sea and the main location for the PLAN’s South Sea Fleet bases.

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Source: janes.com