055 DDG Large Destroyer Thread

[Orthan]

It's very clear from that pic that the vessel shown is nearing completion.

Actually, i cant see almost nothing of that 055 beyond the bow. But have they removed the cover that was covering the hull?

 

[Blitzo]

Actually, i cant see almost nothing of that 055 beyond the bow. But have they removed the cover that was covering the hull?

they haven't, but if one follows the passage of 055 JN photos taken on the ground over the last six months and combine that with satellite photos of JN over the last six months it becomes very obvious to see how far along they are with their work.

 

[Joe3936]

Dalian 055s update (5-16-2017). Comparing with the previous satellite image, it appears that more modules have been assembled.

 

[snake65]

Are these blocks accounted for at Jiagnan?

 

[Hendrik_2000]

From Henri K blog
According to the spotters in Shanghai, the first destroyer Type 055 (12000t) could be launched by the end of June, the 2nd will follow before the end of 2017.

 

[Iron Man]

Unfortunately, it seems all but certain at this point that the 055 will be sprouting only 112 VL cells.

 

[Lethe]

Why unfortunately? Such is perfectly in keeping with modern design trends as seen in other modern, clean-sheet designs such as Type 45, Horizon, FREMM,

 

[AndrewS]

Unfortunately, it seems all but certain at this point that the 055 will be sprouting only 112 VL cells.

Given that medium-ranged SAMs can be quad-packed into a VLS cell - having 112 VLS cells is more than adequate.

And the Chinese VLS cells are larger than the US equivalent

 

[Iron Man]

Why unfortunately? Such is perfectly in keeping with modern design trends as seen in other modern, clean-sheet designs such as Type 45, Horizon, FREMM,

Unfortunately from my perspective, because I was hoping for 128. As for Type 45, Horizon, and FREMM, it's interesting that you mention these types because IMO all three of them are undergunned for their displacement, especially the FREMM and most especially the Italian FREMM with only 16 VL cells for 16 Aster 15/30 missiles to show for its 6,700t displacement. That's only 800t less than the 052D but with one quarter of the missile carrying capacity.

Given that medium-ranged SAMs can be quad-packed into a VLS cell - having 112 VLS cells is more than adequate.

And the Chinese VLS cells are larger than the US equivalent

Larger is only more useful IMO if there is a quad-packing MRSAM in the works for the PLAN (for which there is no confirmation or even rumor currently), otherwise a larger cell is still only a single cell for a single missile.

 

[latenlazy]

Unfortunately from my perspective, because I was hoping for 128. As for Type 45, Horizon, and FREMM, it's interesting that you mention these types because IMO all three of them are undergunned for their displacement, especially the FREMM and most especially the Italian FREMM with only 16 VL cells for 16 Aster 15/30 missiles to show for its 6,700t displacement. That's only 800t less than the 052D but with one quarter of the missile carrying capacity.


Larger is only more useful IMO if there is a quad-packing MRSAM in the works for the PLAN (for which there is no confirmation or even rumor currently), otherwise a larger cell is still only a single cell for a single missile.

A difference of 16 missiles may not be *that* big a deal. If they really wanted to pack in one more row it wouldn't have been that difficult to fit in. If the 055 really only has 112 cells the PLAN probably have their reasons.