''Haiyang Shan'' is a Type 072III-class landing ship of the

East Sea Fleet The Eastern Theater Command Navy (), or East Sea Fleet (ESF; ), is one of the three fleets of the People's Liberation Army Navy, operating in the East China Sea under the Eastern Theater Command. It was the first naval force formed by the Peop ...

of the People's Liberation Army Navy.

History

According to images that began circulating in January 2018, the ''Haiyang Shan'' appears to be the first ship to have an electromagnetic

railgun A railgun or rail gun is a linear motor device, typically designed as a weapon, that uses electromagnetic force to launch high velocity projectiles. The projectile normally does not contain explosives, instead relying on the projectile's high ...

installed aboard it. Although operational capabilities are not confirmed, the weapon is located at the bow of the ship with support or power modules installed on the deck.

References

Amphibious warfare vessels of the People's Liberation Army Navy {{mil-ship-stub