Type 055 DDG News & Discussions

[ChineseTiger1986]

Or maybe insiders?

 

[ahojunk]

China to Connect Bow, Hangars to 3 Installed Sections of 055 Destroyer
Posted: October 2, 2016 | Author: chankaiyee2 |

Internet photo showing progress in building China’s new Type 055 large destroyer. Credit: HSH fan forum

Hangar section of Type 055 destroyer

One mid section is being connected to another. Credit:haohanfw.com​

Mil.news.sina.com.cn says in its report on September 28 that Internet photos disclose that suspected bow and hangars sections of China’s new Type 055 destroyer are ready to be connected to the three major sections that have already been connected.

The photos show that there are two hangars entirely separate for two helicopters or one helicopter and some drones.

There may be one or two middle sections and the stern section to be carried to the site for assembly of the entire hull.

The fold-line design of the bow reduces radar wave reflection to make the ship a better stealth warship.

Source: mil.news.sina.com.cn “Three major sections of China’s Type 055 warship have been connected: Bow and hangar sections will immediately be installed” (summary by Chan Kai Yee based on the report in Chinese)

 

[Mangus Ortus Novem]

Just love the speed and precision of construction... moving like clock work...

Hopefully, soon we will be able to see the ship...and what sleek ship it is!

@ChineseTiger1986 when do you think this ship will be water brother?

 

[ChineseTiger1986]

Just love the speed and precision of construction... moving like clock work...

Hopefully, soon we will be able to see the ship...and what sleek ship it is!

@ChineseTiger1986 when do you think this ship will be water brother?

Being launched in 2017 and commissioned in 2019.

 

[lcloo]

According to pop3's latest article, 055 cost is 6 billion RMB.

 

[english_man]

According to pop3's latest article, 055 cost is 6 billion RMB.

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!

 

[grey boy 2]

055 DDG is coming along quicker than we thought ([小火车] X55型驱逐舰舰艏即将吊装--浩汉首发)

 

[帅的一匹]

According to pop3's latest article, 055 cost is 6 billion RMB.

damn cheap

 

[cirr]

055 DDG is coming along quicker than we thought ([小火车] X55型驱逐舰舰艏即将吊装--浩汉首发)

 

[IblinI]

 

[grey boy 2]

Official leak of 055 DDG (官泄055啦)

 

[lcloo]

New progress.

 

[Deino]

Tatatata .... here it is !

 

[592257001]

Tatatata .... here it is !

View attachment 344359

Bow-mounted sonar too small, no me gusta

 

[cirr]

Tatatata .... here it is !

View attachment 344359

Backside