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Looks like the windows are the same height so maybe a higher ceiling for more space for overhead equipment. Also a solid railing on the rooftop instead of the open poles and cable on previous ships. Perhaps to help further reduce the RCS by masking the clutter on the bridge rooftop?
 
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joshuatree said:
Looks like the windows are the same height so maybe a higher ceiling for more space for overhead equipment. Also a solid railing on the rooftop instead of the open poles and cable on previous ships. Perhaps to help further reduce the RCS by masking the clutter on the bridge rooftop?
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Looks to be higher ceiling for more internal space. I had posted comparison photos before about the existing modification of solid railings to shield the rooftop clutter, this is something else.
 
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joshuatree said:
Looks like the windows are the same height so maybe a higher ceiling for more space for overhead equipment. Also a solid railing on the rooftop instead of the open poles and cable on previous ships. Perhaps to help further reduce the RCS by masking the clutter on the bridge rooftop?
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I think there is a bit more going on than that. The entire mast has been raised, and the FC radar for the main gun raised on a pedestal. My wild guess is that we may see a Band Stand radar on the roof.
 
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asif iqbal said:
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What's that ship (920) in the background?
 
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shen said:
I think there is a bit more going on than that. The entire mast has been raised, and the FC radar for the main gun raised on a pedestal. My wild guess is that we may see a Band Stand radar on the roof.
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why would we need a band stand radar on the roof?
 
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tphuang said:
why would we need a band stand radar on the roof?
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If they do put it on, I guess PLAN want an enhanced ASuW version with independent OTH SSM targeting capability.

see the evolution of Tarantul II.

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to Tarantul III with Mineral OTH radar

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the most recently version Molniya class is in service in large number with the Vietnamese navy, also have a OTH SSM targeting ability.

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shen said:
If they do put it on, I guess PLAN want an enhanced ASuW version with independent OTH SSM targeting capability.

see the evolution of Tarantul II

to Tarantul III

the most recently version Molniya class is in service in large number with the Vietnamese navy, also have a OTH SSM targeting ability with MR 352 Positiv-E radar (without the passive component of Mineral ME/Bandstand).
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You're reviving my feeling that the Type 056 is underarmed, back to thinking 15x FL3000 and even 8x YJ-83 being necessary.

Comparing a new build 056 (056A?) and an existing modified 056 (as compared to the original 056 with bare funnels etc.):
1) There is now either a taller solid railing atop the bridge or there is added internal ceiling height, or both.
2) The pedestal at the foot of the mast now protrudes more onto the roof of the bridge.
3) There is now an additional spherical sensor on the port side of the aft superstructure.
 
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joshuatree said:
Are my eyes deceiving me or does that 056 behind the one on the left (with no orange-yellow tarp) appear to have smaller bridge windows? If that is true, does that mean this pic is showing 3 056s with varying configs?
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I am thinking the one at the back have smaller windows, while the two front ones would have similar sized bridge, but one on the right sits a bit higher on water, and have a higher mast.
 
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