Type 055 DDG News & Discussions

[english_man]

Some great photos posted here of developments at JN shipyard. In fact we all seem to of forgotten about the 052D class, now that the 055 is being built. Anyway, the Chinese are certainly putting in a great effort to build the 055 class, and it seems to be being built at quite an amazing speed, as obviously due to its large size, there is a lot of hard work to do. I wonder, do the Chinese naval shipyards work on a 24hr basis with shifts?.........or do they as like the naval shipyards in the West, where the workers go home at 5pm for tea?

 

[cnleio]

Some great photos posted here of developments at JN shipyard. In fact we all seem to of forgotten about the 052D class, now that the 055 is being built. Anyway, the Chinese are certainly putting in a great effort to build the 055 class, and it seems to be being built at quite an amazing speed, as obviously due to its large size, there is a lot of hard work to do. I wonder, do the Chinese naval shipyards work on a 24hr basis with shifts?.........or do they as like the naval shipyards in the West, where the workers go home at 5pm for tea?

In China the normal after-work time is 5.30pm or 6.00pm ... working 7.5~8.0 hours per day, usually Chinese ppl leaving work place or office back home for tea / dinner it's about 6.30pm ~ 8.00pm. Sorry, in China ppl do harder than our West brothers, less funny in life. In BYD Auto sometimes i working 10 hours one day to do codes for MCU control, well im still lucky not in HuaWei, i hear there poor guys often doing 10~13 hours for their jobs (but if they send me offer, i like to go !). Except Saturday and Sunday, before 5pm we can't enjoy tea at home ... the only way is enjoying tea in our offices.

 

[Beast]

Some great photos posted here of developments at JN shipyard. In fact we all seem to of forgotten about the 052D class, now that the 055 is being built. Anyway, the Chinese are certainly putting in a great effort to build the 055 class, and it seems to be being built at quite an amazing speed, as obviously due to its large size, there is a lot of hard work to do. I wonder, do the Chinese naval shipyards work on a 24hr basis with shifts?.........or do they as like the naval shipyards in the West, where the workers go home at 5pm for tea?

Chinese workers involved in building major national project basically works non stop. Other than going toilet, eat and sleep. They continue non stop working. Recently, I watch the video of interview of LM-5(CZ-5) rocket team. Who designed and build the rocket. One lady was forced to delay few times of her marriage. Another one missed the first child born. Another forced to walk 100km away from home in order to reach company in time for start work.
They don't do it for money. They have no complaints but becos they are part of a major national project that will put China on the world map and on par with some of the world best. Contributed their part for the rising of China in modern world. That is all they wanted in return.

You can imagine the pride of those workers being involved building China first domestic fully build aircraft carrier. That make them part of the team that put PLAN as one of the most powerful navy in the 21th century. They basically work non stop.

 

[lcloo]

It is true. Days and night, works never stopped even in bad weather.

example-
Type 901AOR was launched around midnight under heavy rain in December last year.

 

[cirr]

It is true. Days and night, works never stopped even in bad weather.

example-
Type 901AOR was launched around midnight under heavy rain in December last year.
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More to do with timings of the tide.

latest GE-images of both 055s !

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Steel cut, sections, segments and modules made for 4 055s at JN

 

[grey boy 2]

The 2nd section connection has begun (second 055DDG)
055大型驱逐舰是中国最新和最强的万吨级战舰，目前正同时开工两艘，首艘已经进入船台建造上层建筑。最新曝光图片显示，第二艘055大驱分段已在合拢，两艘明年或都将下水。（来源：@乌龙防务评论 @浩汉防务 @ironcurtain）

 

[lcloo]

On top of bow deck of 055, No.2 unit is hidden in background of 2nd and 3rd photo. Second photo is ground level of the "assembly structure" for first unit of 055.

One more older photo for location of the first photo above.

 

[grey boy 2]

 

[beijingwalker]

China ready to launch supersize 10,000-ton destroyer, report says

By Elizabeth Shim

| Dec. 9, 2016 at 2:32 PM
HONG KONG, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- China may not be far from launching a 10,000-ton Type 055 destroyer and building a semi-submersible ship.

According to Hong Kong news service UDN.com, satellite photos indicate Beijing is nearing completion on a supersize destroyer at Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai.

The warship could be launched before the end of 2016, according to the report published Friday.

Hong Kong-based military commentator Liang Guoliang said the photos show officers from the Zhongchuan Group, and the images indicate construction was reaching its final phase in preparation for a first-time launch.

There appear to be two Type 055 destroyers at the shipyard. At least one ship was equipped with engines, control devices and radar, Liang said.

The destroyer can displace about 12,000 tons and is the largest warship of its class to be manufactured in Asia, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported.

The UDN report stated the destroyer has 96 vertical launching system grids and a helipad capable of accommodating large military helicopters.

The Type 055 can carry YJ-100 long-range anti-ship cruise missiles, anti-submarine missiles and anti-aircraft missiles.

Other Chinese warships in active service include the Type 051 and 052 destroyers.

China is also making swift progress on the construction of ultra-large semi-submersible ships.

Guangzhou Shipyard International had built a semi-submersible ship at Guangzhou Shipyard on Thursday.

The ship named "Xinguanghua" was delivered to Zhongyuan Shipping the owner, according to the report.

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-N...0000-ton-destroyer-report-says/6701481311591/

 

[cirr]

12000-ton.

At less than 900 million USD a unit, China can easily afford 50 Type 055 destroyers and variants.

 

[Daniel808]

12000-ton.

At less than 900 million USD a unit, China can easily afford 50 Type 055 destroyers and variants.

The Deadly Combination of China's Shipyards Efficient System with China's Industrial Capability and Economic Power

 

[IblinI]

 

[21stCentury]

These will be the backbone of the Chinese navy. And add a few 100k+ ton flattops by 2025.

 

[Desertfalcon]

I think when they start to go over 10,000 tons, it's time to start calling them a Cruiser.

 

[S10]

I think they should build branch out from 055 and build two variants. A smaller ship around 9,000 ton full displacement as general duty destroyer, while a larger 13,000 ton hull with 128 VLS cells and 155mm main gun as carrier escort cruiser.