055 DDG Large Destroyer Thread

[Tam]

101 Nanning gets its first escort job, but so does 120 Chengdu.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1378836411957268483

 

[by78]

101's silhouette. Probably taken from a passenger plane window. It was in formation with Liaoning.

 

[by78]

A more complete version of a previously shared magazine scan.

 

[by78]

A high seas encounter...

 

[Kejora]

Anyone know what area is this? If this area is smaller they could've fit another row of VLS to make it 128 in total.

 

[Andy1974]

Anyone know what area is this? If this area is smaller they could've fit another row of VLS to make it 128 in total.
View attachment 70882

Looks big enough for 2 ballistic missiles.

 

[Marjohn]

Looks big enough for 2 ballistic missiles.

There are not only weapons on a boat... And considering the position, it seems to me that it must have something to do with the propulsion...

 

[Lethe]

Generators?

 

[Totoro]

Air intake area for the rear two turbines.

 

[lcloo]

Anyone know what area is this? If this area is smaller they could've fit another row of VLS to make it 128 in total.
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Air intake and air filter system for gas turbine and diesel engine. They can occupy quite large spaces.

Example of land based Air intake & Filter syatem for gas turbine