866 Daishan Dao

Country:  China

Class, [Type]: [AH].

Builder: CSIC, Guangzhou, China.

Launch date: 29 August 2007.

Commission date: 22 December 2008.

Displacement ( tons ): 14.300.

Dimensions ( metres ): 178 x 24 x 9

Main machinery: 2 x diesels, 2 x props.

Speed ( knots ): 19.

Range ( miles ): 10.000 at 14 knots.

Complement: 381.

Helicopter: 1 x Changhe Z8 (chinese version of the Aérospatiale SA 321 Super Frelon).

Comment: During peace time the ship is also known as Heping Fangzhou (Peace Ark). Unarmed and painted in white with red crosses to conform to the Geneva Convention, small arms for guard duty and self defence are carried. Fitted with 8 operating rooms, 20 intensive care beds and 300 general care beds. Carries 2 x LCVP + 2 x RHIB..