055 Large Destroyer Thread II

[lcloo]

Another shot of the JN-produced 9th hull. Via Jsport_三汽/Wb.


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Taking in fuel oil from the small tanker, going for sea trial very soon. Might be able to enter service at end of this year.

 

[para80]

I suspect this unit has been doing trials for a while. There was a picture shared December 24 which I believe showed the JN unit, not the one from Dalian, which is very much behind in fitting out.

 

[by78]

A Type 055 launching multiple HHQ-9s against incoming targets.

 

[by78]

Allegedly the ship's crest for DDG 109, reputedly named Dongguan. Not officially confirmed.

 

[by78]

Today marks the 5th anniversary of the Type 055 (DDG 101) entering service.