Major thanks to Mr. T for the link. Pics via Live Journal.
We've seen Chinese cargo and transport helicopters operating from their amphibious ships for quite awhile now.
What we haven't seen is the Z-10 heading to sea...until recently.
They're dotting all the i's and crossing all the t's when it comes to having a fully integrated amphibious assault force. While the USMC is emphasizing MARSOC and the Maritime Raid Force (the Recon platoon assigned to an MEU), the Chinese are focusing on putting ashore a credible, powerful combined arms team.
It'll be interesting to see which concept proves correct when the inevitable happens.
We've seen Chinese cargo and transport helicopters operating from their amphibious ships for quite awhile now.
What we haven't seen is the Z-10 heading to sea...until recently.
They're dotting all the i's and crossing all the t's when it comes to having a fully integrated amphibious assault force. While the USMC is emphasizing MARSOC and the Maritime Raid Force (the Recon platoon assigned to an MEU), the Chinese are focusing on putting ashore a credible, powerful combined arms team.
It'll be interesting to see which concept proves correct when the inevitable happens.
This Ship looks like the Ivan Rogov class, soviet ships made in Poland.
ReplyDeleteThe "inevitable" would be a few defenders' RPGs/mortars/etc. taking out both helo and LST....
ReplyDeleteWait... this helo land on the deck or just hang over it ? Deck is not prepared for land, border nets are still up and when helo land they are lowered. Another propaganda pic ?
ReplyDeleteLooks like China is trying to build a MEU style force
ReplyDeleteIt looks like these LSTs don't have much in the way of defenses against AShM threats. Perfect target for a Harpoon.
ReplyDeletemodern landing craft and ship mostly go without weapons. that's another ship, plane etc...job to provide fire power. every ounce needs to go to cargo to put on shore.
DeleteI like the awning over the compass platform. Sunny days at sea are happy days. :)
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