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Quick question............this new facility, i believe a picture of this was posted here a few weeks ago, but what i noticed was, that the interior roof didn't look very high, i.e it didn't look like a Destroyer could be built in one never mind a Carrier. Are we sure this is a new naval shipyard?

I normally just follow the Chinese Navy developments....so i'am not quite upto date as you people regarding the Chinese air force and army.....But does anyone know when the J-20 is expected to go into production?.........and what is the likely total build of this aircraft expected to be? Thanks :-)

The Chinese are doing the right thing, i.e they are giving their older Destroyers some significant upgrades, which will give the PLAN a very capable Destroyer fleet. We have seen the upgrades to the Luhai class Destroyer 167 Shenzhen, and now the first 2 Sov's...........and i presume in a few...

Yes.i can see that........BUT that had ALREADY been done on the previous photo posted. There was no need to exaggerate the point with another photo with multiple photo shop images. :hitwall: Regards Mr Sherlock :-)

The latest photo above appears to be very suspicious at it is trying to show us that there appear to be 3 055's at JN shipyard, where other photos show us just one 055. The genuine 055 is the one on the far left, where the bow is separated from the rest of the ship. There are also 2 other 055's...

I read somewhere that 4 055's would be built initially, 2 at JN and 2 at Dalian shipyards. Now we know that 1 definitely has had its hull modules put together at JN..........so if you say 3 are being built, does that imply the other 2 are in modules at JN also, and if so, then it means that...

The thing is with these American DOD reports, by the time they get published on the internet, the news to us is a bit out of date. Regarding the 055 Cruiser, it seems to be being constructed at quite a brisk pace, i would imagine that it would be launched somewhere around the middle of next...

Question:- When does construction of the 075 LHD start...........2017? and where JN shipyard? I have also read rumours that the 054B Frigate, construction could be up and running in the not too distant future.......but who knows the real truth?

I think the 056 Corvette was conceived mainly to deal with lets say unfriendly excursions by other Asian navies into China's territory........rather than take on a US Navy taskforce.

I believe at today's rates that would be equivalent to $900 million. Sounds like a decent price to me, compared to similar Western vessels, which would be around twice as expensive. Roll on 2017, so we can all get a good look at the new 055! :-)

Would i be right in assuming that the 055 will be assembled outside at JN, as the vessels are too large for the assembly hallways?

Sorry. but this is old news, and has already been posted here. 'Janes' defence publication, always take a while to catch up with the news. :-)

Regarding the posts in this thread. Someone mentioned building missile craft. Well i think the Chinese are happy enough with the newish type 022 class, and i can't see China building anymore such craft for quite a while...........as China is now only interested in construction of major surface...

Just for clarity, i've heard of POP3, and he is often mentioned on Chinese defence forums. I hear that he is a retired gentleman, but when he was working what exactly was his job, and which part of the military was that for? I know he has his own blog site, and his predictions of Chinese naval...

True.......yes i think its quite possible that Chinese shipyards could build even quicker, particularly now that they are into production runs of warship classes, therefore the shipyards after working on the earlier vessels, know where they can improve on productivity and construct later vessels...

The Chinese method is one of evolution.......whereas in the last couple of decades the Americans have gone for a revolutionary approach for new defense projects, with varying results. The Zumwalt is sure to be an excellent ship. but it hasn't proven itself yet...........and i'am sure countries...

Latest news on the 052D Destroyer class. It is being reported that a module of another 052D has appeared at the JN shipyard, reportedly said to being that of the 10th said vessel at that shipyard, and so far 13th overall. The Chinese, are sure building a formidable surface fleet, and by 2020...

We all would like to see more warships made more quickly.....but that's just the way of things. In fact i believe China commissions more warships each year than any other country, and that includes the USA. Obviously, the majority of these new ships are of the 056 class, which seems to be...

China does have a very long coastline to protect, and the 056 is a very capable vessel, as the current patrol craft are very old now, and in need of replacing. Anyway, i think what members here are saying is that they dont want the 056 programme given more priority over the larger warship...

Someone here mentioned that a 3rd shipyard could be used to build 052D Destroyers. What shipyard is that exactly, HP or HD or some other? I wouldn't be surprised for this to happen, as JN shipyard will certainly be concentrating its efforts on the even larger 055 Cruiser/Destroyer, now and in...