The Type 073 is a family of Chinese medium landing ships in service with the People's Liberation Army Navy.
Type 073
The Type 073 (NATO reporting name: Yundao) were retired and may be in reserve as of 2024.
Type 073III
One Type 073III (NATO reporting name: Yudeng) was built. It was decommissioned in 2010. It was later converted and used as a supply ship for the South China Sea with two deck hatches and a crane.
Type 073A
The Type 073A (NATO reporting name: Yunshu) (also called Type 074IV) is based on the Type 073III.
== See also == List of active People's Liberation Army Navy ships
References
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