The Jingsah II class LCAC is a medium size air-cushioned landing craft

Air-cushioned landing craft

An air cushioned landing craft, also called an LCAC is a modern variation on the amphibious landing boat. These craft are based on small- to mid-sized multi-purpose hovercraft, also known as "over the beach" craft...

 (hovercraft

Hovercraft

A hovercraft is a craft capable of traveling over surfaces while supported by a cushion of slow moving, high-pressure air which is ejected against the surface below and contained within a "skirt." Although supported by air, a hovercraft is not considered an aircraft.Hovercraft are used throughout...

) operated by the People's Liberation Army Navy

People's Liberation Army Navy

The People's Liberation Army Navy is the naval branch of the People's Liberation Army , the military of the People's Republic of China. Until the early 1990s, the navy performed a subordinate role to the PLA Land Forces. Since then, it has undergone rapid modernisation...

 of China.

Description

The Jingsah II LCAC is roughly the same size the U.S. Navy LCAC

LCAC

The Landing Craft Air Cushion is a class of air-cushion vehicle used as landing craft by the United States Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force...

, and is designed for similar duties. It was designed as a successor to the earlier Jingsah and Payi class LCACs. The prototype was built at Dagu in 1979, and entered production in limited numbers. The prototype (452) lacked a bow door for disembarkation, and this feature may have been added to an improved version before entering production. The prototype is believed have been scrapped. Ten are believed to be in service. The Jingsah II class is capable of carrying 15 tons of equipment.

Specifications

• Crew ?
• Dimensions
  • Length 22 metres
  • Width 8 metres
  • full load displacement 70 tons
• Propulsion
  • Motors turbine engines
  • Power: 2 propulsion engines, 2 lift engines
  • Propellers: 2 four bladed variable pitch propellers
• Performance
  • Speed 55 knots
  • Range ?
  • Military Lift: 15 tons
• Weapons
  • 4 X 14.5 mm machine guns (2 twin)