Now that's a good looking ship.
054B/new generation frigate
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If only they'd give it a better looking turret, that is.
New look at the 1st 054B FFG at Hudong-Zhonghua, photos taken in conjunction with the launch of the 4th 075 LHD just this afternoon. Posted by @CY_10_ on Weibo.
Also, something to note regarding the 054B FFG's gun turret.
The gun turret seen today looks similar to the one fitted on the 2nd 054B FFG that was launched by Huangpu-Wenchong 2 months ago. This is noted by @sugar_wsnbn on Twitter.
For comparison, here's what that gun turret looked like in August. Seems like they replaced the original one that was seen during her launch in August.
The gun turret seen today looks similar to the one fitted on the 2nd 054B FFG that was launched by Huangpu-Wenchong 2 months ago. This is noted by @sugar_wsnbn on Twitter.
For comparison, here's what that gun turret looked like in August. Seems like they replaced the original one that was seen during her launch in August.
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So they put a bad made mockup for the launch and install the real turret later?
Could be, though not surprising. Jiangnan did the same with Fujian's Type 1130 CIWS during her launch as well.
Maybe it's because the shipyard has been fielding protest calls from around the world.
Here is more specific analysis of the photos, as I said in #1769, it is optical illusion, it is always the same turrent since the launch.
Usually, in area near large body of water, the morning is sunny, air is clear, but in the afternoon cloudy and air is murky. That is due to the water evaporation filling air with small steam molecules.
Assuming that the two photos are taken very recently of the same turret. The second photo shows that the turret's side is as flat as in August. The light is cloudy, that reduces contrast of the two fasade of the side plate making it looks flat. The first photo is taken when the sky is clear showing the fasades. The very different light conditions can be seen by the shadow of the two "floats" hanging over the side.
Usually, in area near large body of water, the morning is sunny, air is clear, but in the afternoon cloudy and air is murky. That is due to the water evaporation filling air with small steam molecules.
This one in August is over exposed in a strongly overcast day just like photo 2 above. Over exposure push the highlight exceeding the dynamic range of camera sensor, removing the contrast between the two fasades.