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Oceanographic research ships Weapon trial ships
Type 909 weapon trials ship is a oceanographic research ships Weapon trial ships. It was built by Zhongua Shipyard Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding. Reported operators include People's Liberation Army Navy.
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People's Liberation Army Navy
1997 - 2014
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Oceanographic research ships Weapon trial ships
6,096 tonnes (full)
130 m (426 ft 6 in)
17.5 m (57 ft 5 in)
7 m (23 ft 0 in)
2 diesel engines 2 shafts
20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph)
80
1 medium helicopter (891)
Helicopter pad (891)
The Type 909 ( NATO reporting name : Dahua ) is a class of Chinese auxiliary ship . Four were built for the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) as weapon trial and oceanographic research ships.
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| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | 130 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
Type 909 weapon trials ship equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.