Martian2
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I think a balanced Navy needs a distributed hi-lo mix.Are you thinking about the similar analogy for the Type 093G and the Type 095?
The Type 052D's VLS needs to be fully quad-packed for the long ranged SAM such as the HQ-9B.
Powerful units are great, but one missile or torpedo can eliminate a destroyer or submarine.
Lesser units can be upgraded, so the technological difference isn't that large.
China's Navy looks like a pyramid.
Type 052C and 052D Chinese Aegis destroyers
Type 054A Jaingkai II frigates
Type 056 Jiangdao light frigates/corvettes
Type 022 Houbei missile boats
Contrary to perception, the Type 022 Houbei missile boats are quite deadly. They can fire eight C-803/YJ-83 (subsonic cruise with a supersonic terminal phase) anti-ship missiles. The Type 022 only needs targeting data from a satellite, drone, or aircraft.
Reference: YJ-83
"PLAN YJ-83 anti-ship missile December 2013
Copyright © : People's Republic of China Government"
Picture link at Deagel: PLAN YJ-83 anti-ship missile December 2013
The point is that it is unclear how many high-end units should be produced. It depends on the military strategy. If the goal is to interdict the US Navy in deeper waters then more high-end units are needed. However, the US Navy is strongest in deeper waters. The Chinese Yuan, Song, and Kilo submarines operate best in shallower waters.
However, if the goal is to use the South China Sea islands as a base then more lower-end units like the Type 056 and Type 022 (within reason) should be produced.
I think "Beast" was arguing that a high-end unit was always preferable (because it presumably incorporates the best technology). However, survivability due to more units and faster replacement are equally important considerations.
You need to run thousands of detailed computer simulations and war games to find the optimal mix for China's Navy and its intended missions.
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To answer your question, the answer is "yes."
China's Navy will probably keep producing Type 093Gs despite the availability of the Type 095. Having more Type 093G submarines (which is also a more mature platform) makes sense in a fleet with Type 095s.
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