Bulbous bows are most efficient in saving the energy. At the higher speeds the drag is growing exponentially to the hull's speed and it takes more energy to make it happen. Bulbous bow was implemented as a way to bring it to the minimum. I think that those are made for intimidation. Not against Japanese or Soth Korean CG's as they won't be afraid to reply but more for South China Sea. And the fishing boats out there.
I'm more surprised that no one here noticed that.
A 'cannon fodder' isn't a compliment in the Navy...
Again, bulbous bows are most efficient when a vessel larger than 15 meters at the waterline operate most or all of the time at its max speed. If these class of vessels are mission specific to low speeds, then lacking a bulbous bow is nothing eye raising. Furthermore, Bltizo showed a very clear and nice pic of a Legend cutter with no bulbous bow but of course, you have your rationale why it's A-OK for the US CG, not China's CG. There may not be snow in the SCS but China does have presence in Antarctica and growing interests in the Arctic. The Legend class also sports a 57mm gun that happens to be used on US warships too (LCS) . Canadian Halifax frigates use them too. Another rebuttal to your concern about big guns. I can definitely say you are not someone who has the inside scoop on what China's CG plans are, all you have is your speculation with a full tilt of bias.
And China's CG is not afraid of replying to the Japanese or SK CG. Your continued need to make these non-productive snickers project a sense of insecurity from you. That's all I get when I read such comments.
This is a CG thread, not Navy.
