China's PLA Navy commissioned two new Tank Landing Ships

A new type of tank landing ship has officially joined the People's Liberation Army's naval force. A launching ceremony was held in a military port belonging to the East China Sea Fleet, unveiled the local media CCTV on Jan. 13, 2016.

The "Tianmushan" is a tank landing ship that was developed domestically. It's about 120 meters long, and 16 meters wide, with a displacement of 5,008 tons. It can sail at a maximum speed of 20 nautical miles per hour. This new model has a good concealment abilities, and the design makes it easier for landing equipment to load and offload.

The ship is equipped with artillery, and has a helicopter landing pad. Its major mission is to transport landing troops , transport supplies and wounded personnel, and to conduct other non-combat military operations.

China's addition of the tank-landing ship comes after the South China Sea Fleet welcomed three new vessels at the end of 2015, including supply ship Luguhu, electric reconnaissance ship Neptune and pelagic survey vessel Qian Xuesen.