Type 363/363A/55 Landing Craft
The origin of Type 068/069 landing craft dates back in 1955, when China decided to produce its own version of landing craft, after the successful production of Soviet T-4 class landing craft. Designed by the Ship Product Design Directorate of the Shipbuilding Industry Managerial Bureau of the First Machinery Industrial Ministry (第一机械工业部船舶工业管理局船舶产品设计处), Type 363 is the first indigenous developed amphibious warfare boats in China, and it is a scaled down version of former Soviet T-4 landing craft. Work begun in October 1955 at Dalian Shipyard, and on March 30, 1956, the first unit was completed and entered service. Redesign immediately begun after shortcoming was revealed during the trials, and the new designed was named Type 363A (363甲) landing craft. Further refinement of this class eventually resulted in Type 55 landing craft, the final version. Specifications:
- Length: 17.1 meter
- Beam: 4.47 meter
- Draft: 1.77 meter
- Displacement: 63 ton
- Cargo capacity: 10 ton
- Propulsion: 2 diesel engine totally 300 hp
- Armament: Two 12.7 mm MG
- Passengers: 60 infantries
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