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Yu Shan-class landing platform dock
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Landing Platform Dock (LPD) · Taiwan · 2021
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YuShan-classlandingplatformdock

Yu Shan-class landing platform dock
Yu Shan-class landing platform dock Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Troop / Vehicle Capacity
75
Well Deck Capability
70
Aviation Capacity
80
Command Facilities
85
Self-Defence
60
Endurance
75
Versatility
85
Survivability
70
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin Taiwan
ManufacturerCSBC Corporation, Taiwan
CategoryLanding Platform Dock (LPD)
EraModern Era
In service2021
Operators1 countries
Quantity1
Data Quality81%
75
Landing Platform Dock (LPD) MASS Rating
1/1
Modern Era
6/13
All-Time
Landing Platform Dock (LPD) · 10 axes scored
Troop / Vehicle Capacity
75
Well Deck Capability
70
Aviation Capacity
80
Command Facilities
85
Self-Defence
60
Endurance
75
Versatility
85
Survivability
70
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the landing platform dock (lpd) category.
01 / Overview
Yu Shan-class landing platform dock
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2021–
Quantity
1
Unit Price (current)
$193.7M↗ 19% inflation · 2021→2025
Original Price
$163.0M (2021)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LANDING PLATFORM DOCK (LPD) · MODERN ERA
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$193.7M
Original: $163.0M (2021)
Inflation: +%19
75
landing platform dock (lpd) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the landing platform dock (lpd) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification7MOD.7
  • Hull ClassificationLPD
  • Ship Typeamphibious warfare vessel
  • BuilderCSBC Corporation, Taiwan
  • Commissioned2023
  • Ships in Class4
  • Roleamphibious operations command, mothership for landing boats, logistics transport
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement & Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Light Displacement10,600 t
  • Length153 m
  • Beam23 m
  • Draft6.1 m
▣Capacity5MOD.5
◇Propulsion4MOD.4
  • PropulsionDiesel
  • Top Speed41 kn
  • Range7,000
  • Complement (crew)190
◆Aviation4MOD.4
▤Self-Defense4MOD.4
  • Main GunOTO Melara 76 mm
  • CIWS2 × Phalanx CIWS
  • Self-Defense SAM32 Sky Sword II (Hai Chien) SAMs
  • Electronic WarfareYes
⬢Cost1MOD.1
  • Unit Cost163,000,000 USD
▲Fleet Status7MOD.7
  • Completed1
  • Active1
  • Planned4
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired0
  • Preserved0
◎Armour1MOD.1
  • Armourradar signature reducing features and electromagnetic pulse protection
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2021Production started
  2. 2022Entered service
5
years in service
1
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
Type of internal combustion engine fuel, refined from crude oil.
Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
The upper deck of an aircraft carrier, equipped for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maintenance operations.
Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off) capability enables vehicles and equipment to be driven on/off a ship via ramps, facilitating rapid vehicle loading/unloading for amphibious operations.
A recessed area at the stern of certain amphibious warships, allowing landing craft or vehicles to enter/exit the vessel directly from the water.
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