055 DDG Large Destroyer Thread

[Andy1974]

No, but if it did... wow. Let’s see what happens with later variants.

Sorry, I read this as ballistic missile capability, which would be an awesome development.

 

[by78]

Encounter on the high seas. Images courtesy of the USN.

 

[by78]

A Dalian unit returning to shipyard after her trials:

A better version of a previously shared scan:

 

[Deino]

There is rumour that - if I'm not mistaken - the second Type 055 DDG vessel built at Dalian - the no. 106 "Yanʼan" has left Dalian for hand-over to the PLAN?!

(Image via @利刃斩海飞剪艏 from Weibo)

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Seems to be correct?

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1384784254656155650

 

[by78]

Newly released images from November of last year showing a unit from Dalian leaving for sea trials.

 

[kriss]

Just need some confirmation from concerning friends here. As of yet no modules for second batch of 055 has been sighted right? Also there seems to be a lack of new 052D module also?

 

[by78]

Newly released high-resolution magazine scans.

 

[by78]

Screen grabs from a PLAN promo film showing 101 as part of the Liaoning strike group.

 

[by78]

Re-posting a few lost images from the last naval parade and other occasions.

 

[nlalyst]

I've been wondering if any one of those ample water ejection points functions as (auxillary/generator) wet engine exhaust. Looking back at the photos of 101, I've found a potential candidate, on the same longitudinal position port and starboard, just forward of the bridge:



Another unit recently photographed at a shipyard displayed a similar looking blemish at the same spot:



What are your thoughts? Any other possible candidate from among those water ejection points? Or do you think all engines use dry stack exhausts instead?