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Data Figure: Chinese Navy submarine rescue ship 864.

topic has not cooled China’s aircraft carrier, the U.S. media began to take Chinese submarine “facilities” to talk about the Chinese navy blue ocean strategy. United States, “Strategy Page” Web site reported that 15 of China a year ago to build the first submarine rescue ship (submarine support ship), recently began construction of a second ship. Reported that this indicates that China is serious in building a blue ocean for ocean-going submarine force.

reported that China’s “926″ submarine rescue ship displacement of 9500 tons, rear winch device can rescue capsule down to the depth of 300 meters underwater, a submarine, rescued from the 18 crew members. This device can control the winch LR7 new miniature submarine rescue. China bought one from the UK at least LR7 rescue submarine, the submarine can dive to 500 meters depth, and in underwater continuously for four days. 25 tons weight is 21 tons LR5 LR7 an upgraded version.

article said, China has increased the frequency of the submarine to sea missions, the increased investment in technology for submarine rescue. China aware of their less experienced submarine officers and men, prone to accidents. China also recognized that, in order to gain experience, they must sail mission, perform tasks and solve problems. More serious problems facing the submarine, including loss of power and grounding, which requires the depletion of oxygen before the rescue, submarine rescue vessels and related rescue equipment will come in handy. In addition, the submarine rescue ship in the ocean-going submarine maintenance tasks can also play a role. ▲ (Chen Xiang)

(“Global Times” August 17, 2011 No. 08 version)

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