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cable layers
Type 991 cable layer is a cable layers. It was built by Guangzhou Shipyard.
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Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
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| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | 54.6 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 54.6 m | Wikipedia contributors | approved |
Overall length (m): 54.6
Length between perpendiculars (m): 48
Waterline (m): 50
Beam (m): 9
Depth (m): 4.4
Standard draft (m): 2.6
Full load draft (m): 3.06
Standard displacement (t): 691
Full load displacement (t): 850
Speed (k): 12
Engine: 2 x 294 kW (400 hp)
Crew: 56
Cable payload: 270 t of 40 mm cable, 70 km long
Overall length (m): 71.55
Length between perpendiculars (m): 66
Waterline (m): 63
Beam (m): 10.5
Depth (m): 5.2
Full load draft (m): 3.6
Full load displacement (t): 1327
Speed (k): 14
Engine: 2 x 809 kW (1100 hp)
Cable payload: 400 t
Type 991 cable layer is a family of Chinese cable layers
3rd Directorate of the 708th Institute (708所3室) begun design work
ship was built in Guangzhou Shipyard
10 ton (98.1 KN) EKM-20 cable laying machine
Type 991 cable layer is a family of Chinese cable layers first saw service in Chinese navy, and later on, additional units also entered service with Chinese civilian authorities.
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Type 991 cable layer equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.