The export NG16-1A 76mm gun and the guns on 054AP don't have the CS2 muzzle velocity radar too IIRC. I'm not saying this isn't potentially a new gun ofc. Have you been able to identify the source of the image? Also what could warrant a switch to the 100mm caliber on frigates, more range and shell weight while being possible to achieve the same fire rates?
If I remember correctly Chinese frigates before the 54A were using 100mm guns, I speculate the PLAN aren't too happy with the downsizing to a 76mm gun after operating the 54A for some time.
Hmm while it's certainly true that the 100mm shell's larger volume allows for better capabilities I wonder if it's worth the trouble of operating another caliber since there are already so many frigates and LPDs carrying PJ26. But then of course there are still 100mm armed destroyers and frigates around so technically PLAN is already operating 3 calibers...
No worries. I think this should have been cross-posted from the PLAN Breaking News thread to here as well. Thanks for the help, though.
Speaking of which - Judging by the large-sized openings around the midsection of the ship, do we know which ones are for the propulsion system and which one is for the VLS (if any)?
Tom helpfully added some updates on the 052D in Dalian too, so we can somewhat compare them (sorry just a basic snip rush job on the picture).
