Lewin of Greenwich Naval History & Forum

Concerning that new rotary-UAV mock up spotted aboard the first Type 075 LHD last week, there were some new information details.
1) Type 075 LHD is designed to support unmanned helicopter operations.
2) The helicopter is developed by the CHRDI (Chinese Helicopter Research and Development Institute).
3) The helicopter entered the stage of detailed design roughly two years ago.

A low, starboard bow view of 075 #2 fitting out............. DFO

The first Type 075 left for her initial sea trials.............DFO

New Intelligence Shows China Is Building More Type-075 Assault Carriers

The Chinese Navy is expanding at an incredible pace, rapidly outstripping almost all other navies. A year ago it had no amphibious assault carriers (termed landing helicopter docks). These large helicopter carriers are often the most powerful ships in many navies, and almost all navies want them. Fast forward a year’s time and they will likely have a fleet of them second in size only to the U.S. Navy. And China is building them quicker.

See:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/hisutton/2 ... 1e1bc22c27
[Link from Tim]

The third Type 075 is already being assembled where #1 was, as illustrated in the Forbes article............build, BUILD, BUILD....... DFO

Type 075 LHDs pictured fitting out at Hudong–Zhonghua Shipbuilding Company Shipyards Shanghai,June 2020.One unit departed on sea trials last week.

Another view of 075 #1 leaving for her initial sea trials last week. Not a "flattering" angle!.......DFO

Quite a few new photos, full of "watermarks", have appeared since 075 #1 did her first sea trials.......... DFO

The second Type 075 is now starting trials, no doubt for PIECE FULL scientific purposes............ DFO

Two views of Type 075 #2 returning from her first sea trial a couple of days ago............DFO