China develops stealth ship

ISLAMABAD: China has indigenously developed a ‘new type’ of ship with stealth capability to transport landing troops, supplies and to conduct other non-combat military operations.

According to Chinese media report, the ‘Tianmushan’ is a tank landing ship that is 120 metres long and 16 metres wide, with a displacement of 5,008 tons.

The ship can sail at a maximum speed of 20 nautical miles per hour. This new model has good concealment ability, and the design makes it easier for landing equipment to load and offload, the report said.

The ship is equipped with artillery, and has a helicopter landing pad. Its major mission is to transport landing troops, transport supplies and wounded personnel, and to conduct other non-combat military operations. Tank landing ships are used for amphibious operations.