054B/new generation frigate

T

Tam

Brigadier
Registered Member
lcloo said:
The shape of the hull looks similar to C28A exported to Algeria.
View attachment 113687
Click to expand...

Definitely 054ish but definitely also not a 054A.

Already important details have emerged.

Helicopter hanger lacks the bezels used for AESA based target illuminators seen in the last batch of 054A.

Rear port windows point to VDS, TAS and TDS.

The main mast design has now emerged. It's thicker and more pyramidal, pointing to an integrated design. Lacks the arms used to hang ESM, navigation radar, IFF. Clearly meant to mount a large rotating radar on the top with an IFF ring underneath.

Secondary mast isn't there yet.
 
Blitzo

Blitzo

Lieutenant General
Staff member
Super Moderator
Registered Member
Tam said:
Definitely 054ish but definitely also not a 054A.

Already important details have emerged.

Helicopter hanger lacks the bezels used for AESA based target illuminators seen in the last batch of 054A.

Rear port windows point to VDS, TAS and TDS.
Click to expand...

??

I don't see any rear portholes in the hull for towed sonar systems on the 054B hull.

If you are looking at the ship in the bottom half of the picture, that's an old picture of C28A corvette from the past that he posted as reference for showing its superficial similarities -- it is not of the 054B.
 
A

A.Man

Major
Blitzo said:
??

I don't see any rear portholes in the hull for towed sonar systems on the 054B hull.

If you are looking at the ship in the bottom half of the picture, that's an old picture of C28A corvette from the past that he posted as reference for showing its superficial similarities -- it is not of the 054B.
Click to expand...
I have the same feeling as well.
 
ChongqingHotPot92

ChongqingHotPot92

Junior Member
Registered Member
Philister said:
I have high expectations for the rumored new 100MM main gun,pls don’t be a 76MM again
Click to expand...
The Constellation will use a 57mm dual purpose gun. I don't see any problem with a 76mm gun as long as it has multiple functions beyond shooting at ships and land-based targets. For guns with calibres smaller than 100mm, it is important for them to act as a CIWS and anti-aircraft artillery in addition to more traditional roles of naval artilleries.
 
C

Clark Gap

Junior Member
Registered Member
ChongqingHotPot92 said:
The Constellation will use a 57mm dual purpose gun. I don't see any problem with a 76mm gun as long as it has multiple functions beyond shooting at ships and land-based targets. For guns with calibres smaller than 100mm, it is important for them to act as a CIWS and anti-aircraft artillery in addition to more traditional roles of naval artilleries.
Click to expand...

China's 100mm naval gun, which is based on French technology, was originally designed for anti-aircraft purposes. It possesses an extremely high muzzle velocity and a flat trajectory.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top