The Type 901 combined replenishment ship ( zh, 901型综合补给舰,

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: Fuyu-class AOE, also known as ''Hulunhu''-class) is a

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of fast combat support ships of the

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Design

The Type 901 is estimated to have a 45,000 ton displacement and a

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of . The ship's propulsion is powered by four QC280

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s, each delivering , for maximum speed of about ; the speed is necessary to keep up with

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s. The Type 901 is more than twice the size of the preceding Type 903A and significantly faster. The Type 901 appears to be designed with similar missions to the which is to keep large surface action groups supplied.

Ships of the class

References

Auxiliary ships of the People's Liberation Army Navy Auxiliary replenishment ship classes Hulunhu-class fast combat support ships {{china-mil-stub

Design

Ships of the class

See also

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