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Type 726 LCAClarger figure on 1 of 3
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Length
Single source33 metres[source]
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| Specification | Type 726 LCAC | USNS VADM K. R. Wheeler |
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| Builders | Jiangnan Shipyard[source] | — |
| Operators | PLA Navy Surface Force[source] | — |
| Preceded by | Type 724 LCAC[source] | — |
| In commission | 2010–present[source] | — |
| Building | — | |
| Active | 40+[source] |
USNS VADM K. R. Wheelerlarger figure on 2 of 3
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349 ft 0 in (106.38 m)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
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| Type | Air-cushioned landing craft[source] | Offshore Petroleum Distribution System[source] |
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| Propulsion | 2 gas turbine engines[source] | diesel engine[source] |
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| Armament | 2 x 14.5 mm machine guns 2 x 7.62 mm light machine gun[source] | — |
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| Country of origin | People's Republic of China[source] People's Republic of China[source] | — |
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| Name | — | VADM K. R. Wheeler[source] |
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| Namesake | — | Kenneth Ray Wheeler[source] |
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| Owner | — | Military Sealift Command (2007–2012) United States Navy (2012–present)[source] |
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| Builder | — | Edison Chouest Offshore[source] |
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| Completed | — | 2007[source] |
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| Acquired | — | 20 September 2007[source] |
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| Home port | — | Galliano[source] |
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| Identification | — | IMO number : 9354038 MMSI number : 369887000 Callsign : NWLE Hull number : T-AG-5001[source] |
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| Status | — | Active[source] |
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| Capacity | — | 500,000 barrels petroleum[source] |
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| Alternative designation | — | VADM K. R. Wheeler[source] |
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