Type 055 DDG News & Discussions

[Ultima Thule]

I want this in my navy so bad

Why??? And don't derail the thread and i already told you its the over capabilities for PN 4-6 type 52D have enough fire power to neutralize whole IN destroyers fleet

 

[Deino]

Allegedly no. 7 launched yesterday at Jiangnan

 

[serenity]

Pakistan can maybe buy both the 052D with 054A with missiles including in deal for the price of one empty 055. As long as they have YJ-12, YJ-18 type missiles. PLAN has hypersonic missiles for destroying ship and carriers similar to DF-17 and next generation hypersonic missiles now just called YJ-x. I don't think PLAN and Chinese government will allow sale of same models but the missiles more important than ship. 055 can just carry much more missiles and heavier type of missiles. Also much more powerful radar systems but Pakistan doesn't need long range for navy. 052D and 054A is more than enough but Pakistan definitely needs good submarines and to be able to hunt submarines otherwise Indian submarines can easily sink 052D and 054A if nothing stopping them except ship helicopter just for some detection abilities.

 

[samsara]

Allegedly no. 7 launched yesterday at Jiangnan

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And from 龙龑之 on 29 April:

China Jiangnan shipyard hold a launching ceremony for 7th type 055 destroyer yesterday (28 April 2020).
(no clear image)

https://twitter.com/x/status/1255292479856836610

 

[samsara]

Also from Dafeng Cao on 29 April:

The launch ceremony of 7th 055 Destroyer was held yesterday at JNCX shipyard, it can be seen on the top right corner of this photo.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1255473007377756162

 

[LKJ86]

Via @北海舰队 from Weixin

 

[lcloo]

 

[samsara]

A clip of Nanchang 101 carrying out the replenishment work at sea.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1259813516992589824

 

[Figaro]

Pakistan can maybe buy both the 052D with 054A with missiles including in deal for the price of one empty 055. As long as they have YJ-12, YJ-18 type missiles. PLAN has hypersonic missiles for destroying ship and carriers similar to DF-17 and next generation hypersonic missiles now just called YJ-x. I don't think PLAN and Chinese government will allow sale of same models but the missiles more important than ship. 055 can just carry much more missiles and heavier type of missiles. Also much more powerful radar systems but Pakistan doesn't need long range for navy. 052D and 054A is more than enough but Pakistan definitely needs good submarines and to be able to hunt submarines otherwise Indian submarines can easily sink 052D and 054A if nothing stopping them except ship helicopter just for some detection abilities.

I think Pakistan's money would be better spent on buying small ships like frigates and more submarines ... it really can't seek to match the Indian surface navy so better to make its underwater arsenal more formidable.

 

[no smoking]

I think Pakistan's money would be better spent on buying small ships like frigates and more submarines ... it really can't seek to match the Indian surface navy so better to make its underwater arsenal more formidable.

Totally agree with you.
The main tasks that Pakistan navy has in the potential against India are:
1. Break the block of Indian navy targeting Pakistan sea transport;
2. Intercept the India transport ships.

The first task can be done by a large number of frigates fleet against India submarine and land based airforce targeting Indian surface fleet;
The best weapon for the second task is submarine.

 

[LKJ86]

Via @铁幕君SSS from Weibo

 

[LKJ86]

Via CCTV

 

[samsara]

Following info by Henri Kenhmann (13 May) has about two-week discrepancy with the earlier ones.

Nevertheless, the new ship can be ascertained to be on water now!


“The 7th destroyer of Type 055, which was launched on May 11 at the Jiangnan Changxing shipyard, looks good in this photo… we still have to find it.”

https://twitter.com/x/status/1260434286768988160

 

[Yongpeng Sun-Tastaufen]

Following info by Henri Kenhmann (13 May) has about two-week discrepancy with the earlier ones.

Nevertheless, the new ship can be ascertained to be on water now!


“The 7th destroyer of Type 055, which was launched on May 11 at the Jiangnan Changxing shipyard, looks good in this photo… we still have to find it.”

https://twitter.com/x/status/1260434286768988160

When will the 8th Type 055 be launched? China needs at least 30 Type 055 in the coming years to support 4 heavy carriers and 8 light carriers.

 

[samsara]

When will the 8th Type 055 be launched? China needs at least 30 Type 055 in the coming years to support 4 heavy carriers and 8 light carriers.

Be patient and keep on watching…

They all will come out one by one in duly time… and patience is part of the virtue