052C/052D Class Destroyers
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asif iqbal
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Yes I meant D7 ready launch as in from the hallway anytime soon with modules for D8 being readied
Let's wait for more pictures to confirm D9 it's just a guess as of now, they might close after D8 and switch to Type 055 but I don't see any large enough module for CG construction yet
Either way 12 x Type 052D and 6 x Type 052C is 18 very capable and advanced DDG
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shen
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By "signal cables", I assume he is talking about the flaghoist. So he doesn't like the way PLAN fly its flags. Can any member with navy experience tell us what's wrong with the flaghoist on 052D?
In any case, I think it is weird criteria to compare the capabilities of 052D and Arleigh Burke class.
asif iqbal
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I know it is from DefenseNews...but it sounds an awful lot like you know where...WCT!
Latest google earth update of Yulin naval base at feb this year. 2 054As, 1 052C, 2 052Ds
Would make a nice solid core of a CSG escort detachment
Also note the similar size of the 054As compared to 052C/Ds. That may make active radar or even long range EO/visual ID and confirmation of the ships difficult for an opfor, which is no small mistake given the sheer difference in capability between the FFGs and DDGs.
054A's bow also looks like it has the bow area for a 32 cell common VLS.
Would make a nice solid core of a CSG escort detachment
Also note the similar size of the 054As compared to 052C/Ds. That may make active radar or even long range EO/visual ID and confirmation of the ships difficult for an opfor, which is no small mistake given the sheer difference in capability between the FFGs and DDGs.
054A's bow also looks like it has the bow area for a 32 cell common VLS.
Noticed how the 052D in the back is actually marked with a number, so it is likely to be 172. The one in the front could be 173 Changsha, but it probably won't be officially commissioned for another two months.Latest google earth update of Yulin naval base at feb this year. 2 054As, 1 052C, 2 052Ds
Would make a nice solid core of a CSG escort detachment
Also note the similar size of the 054As compared to 052C/Ds. That may make active radar or even long range EO/visual ID and confirmation of the ships difficult for an opfor, which is no small mistake given the sheer difference in capability between the FFGs and DDGs.
054A's bow also looks like it has the bow area for a 32 cell common VLS.
We had photos of 173/hull 2 visiting Hainan a few months back while 172 was also there so this is just captured sometime during that period.
And yeah, it kind of goes without saying that 173 in the picture isn't commissioned yet...
asif iqbal
Lieutenant General
Scores of DDGs coming out scores of them
We are really seeing the fruits of the last few years coming together now
A 9th DDG has been spotted at JNCX and 2nd DDG at Dalian
The Chinese shipyards are doing the number on the Type 052D production line
In a space of a very short few years the Type 052D programme has reached double digits
Let's hope they keeping pushing on the DDG they are invaluable
Having said that it could slow down to make space for the big ticket items
2015 another very strong year for chinese naval shipyards
We are really seeing the fruits of the last few years coming together now
A 9th DDG has been spotted at JNCX and 2nd DDG at Dalian
The Chinese shipyards are doing the number on the Type 052D production line
In a space of a very short few years the Type 052D programme has reached double digits
Let's hope they keeping pushing on the DDG they are invaluable
Having said that it could slow down to make space for the big ticket items
2015 another very strong year for chinese naval shipyards
I had not seen either of these. Is there a link or can you provide a pic?
I have heard that the 1st Dalian Type 052D has started...but have not even seen a pic of that yet.
So, I am inclined to wait before I say that the 9th and 10th Type 052Ds have started.
I have no doubts that they will, mind you. I expect the very minimum we will see is twelve altogether...and expect it really to be more like eighteen or more.