Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 19 September 2017
Qiandoahu-class Type903 replenishment class called by the NATO Fuchi consists of the Qiandaohu and the Weishanhu and Type903A namely the Taihu, Chaohu, Dongpinhu, Gaayouhu, Luomahu and Honghu. The Gaoyouhu belonged to the East Sea Fleet. Launched by COMEC (GSSC Offshore&Marine Engineering Company Limited) on 30 December 2014 and commissioned on 25 January 2016. Displacement 23.400 tons and as dimensions 178,5 x 24,8 x 8,7 metres. The machinery consists of 2diesels supplying via 2 shafts 24.000hp allowing a speed of 20 knots. With a speed of 14 knots is the range 10.000 nautical miles. Cargo capacity 10.500 tons fuel oil, 250 tons fresh water, 680 tons cargo and ammunition. Her crew numbers 130 men. The armament consisted of 4 H/PJ76F twin 3,7cm guns. There is a hangar and flight deck available for the Z-8 or Z-9 helicopter.
