Hongqi-class cargo ship

The Hongqi-class (as designated by NATO)^[1][2] or Hongqi 081-class cargo ship^[3] is a class of auxiliary ship in the People's Republic of China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). Seven entered PLAN service in the 1970s;^[3] the same design was also used for civilian ships.^[1][3]

Class overview
Operators	People's Liberation Army Navy
In service	c. 1970 - ?
Completed	7
General characteristics
Type	Cargo ship
Displacement	1,981 tonnes (1,950 long tons; 2,184 short tons) (full)[1]
Length	62 metres (203 ft)[1]
Beam	12 metres (39 ft)[1]
Draught	4.4 metres (14 ft)[1]
Propulsion	1 x diesel engine;[1] 1 shaft[1]
Speed	14 knots (26 km/h; 16 mph)[1]
Range	2,500 nautical miles (4,600 km; 2,900 mi) at 11 knots (20 km/h; 13 mph)[1]
Crew	35[1]
Armament	2 x twin 25mm/80 guns[1]

The ships are used to support offshore garrison^[1][3] and may transport personnel as well.^[3]

Ships of the class

Name	Hull No.	Builder	Launched	Commissioned	Fleet	Status	Notes
	443[1]				North Sea Fleet[1]
	528[1]				North Sea Fleet[1]
	755[1]				East Sea Fleet[1]
	756[1]				East Sea Fleet[1]
	771[1]				East Sea Fleet[1]
	835[1]				South Sea Fleet[1]
	836[1]				South Sea Fleet[1]