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Type 814A spy ship is documented in the equipment reference catalogue. It was built by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding.
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814A spy ship in November 2011 History China Name Bei-Diao (900) Builder Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Laid down 22 December 1983 Launched 12 June 1986 Commissioned 29 October 1986 In service in active service General characteristics Class & type Type 814A spy ship Displacement 2,198 t (2,163 long to
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Bei-Diao (900)
Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
22 December 1983
12 June 1986
29 October 1986
in active service
Type 814A spy ship
2,198 t (2,163 long tons)
94.33 m (309.5 ft)
11.6 m (38 ft)
4.04 m (13.3 ft)
2 x 6E390 medium-speed diesel engines @ 2646 kW (3600 hp) w/ 466 rpm
20.03 kn (23.05 mph)
4,000 nmi (4,600 mi) @ 18 kn (21 mph)
Type 814A spy ship with NATO reporting name Dadie (大谍, meaning Big Spy) is a type of Chinese spy ship in service (as of 2022) with the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). Originally, a total of four ships were planned, but eventually, only one was completed due to the availability of newer designs.
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Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | 94.33 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
Type 814A spy ship equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.