the #5 ship of the photo was not a 052D destroyer, it seemed more like a new "052 class" China Coast Guard ship.
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Bidding notice for MW-class high-power microwave modules for the L, S, C and X-bands, alongside test accessories for MW-class microwave injection(?) systems from an institute somewhere in Hubei Province.
Given the location of the institute, I'm guessing that this is next-gen warship radar-related.
Posted by @勤劳朴实罗素历 on Weibo.
Given the location of the institute, I'm guessing that this is next-gen warship radar-related.
Posted by @勤劳朴实罗素历 on Weibo.
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Three Steregushchiy FFGs (Aldar Tsydenzhapov, Gromkiy, Rezkiy) alongside one Dubna AOR (Pechanga) of the Russian Navy Pacific Fleet currently moored at Qingdao Naval Base. Posted by @WenJian0922 on Twitter.
In the latest (7 December 2024) satellite imagery of Sanya, Hainan, the PLAN submarine base is currently expanded from 4 to 6 piers, with the two additional piers on either sides of the original 4 piers.
Alongside which is one 094/A seen moored at one of the piers, with several of its SLBM tube covers in the open position, possibly for loading/unloading SLBMs or maintenance works.
There is also a vehicle with a large circular (radar/communication?) antenna on the new southernmost pier.
Posted by @type36512 and @foolsball on Twitter.
Alongside which is one 094/A seen moored at one of the piers, with several of its SLBM tube covers in the open position, possibly for loading/unloading SLBMs or maintenance works.
There is also a vehicle with a large circular (radar/communication?) antenna on the new southernmost pier.
Posted by @type36512 and @foolsball on Twitter.
Measuring on Google Maps, the in-between spacings of the submarine mooring piers is about 180 meters.
Given that submarines can be moored side-by-side by a pier, and assuming that each submarine needs about 20 meters of mooring width - That would mean 9 submarines can be moored abreast between each of the two submarine mooring piers.
But of course, that would be unrealistic. So having 2-3 submarines moored side-by-side on any one side of the submarine mooring piers there should do.
Therefore, theoretically speaking - The submarine mooring piers at Sanya could have a maximum mooring capacity of 24-36 submarines. And if the submarines can be moored in tandem, the theoretical maximum number could even be doubled to 48-72 submarines.
Of course, these are only hypothetical assumptions at best.
Given that submarines can be moored side-by-side by a pier, and assuming that each submarine needs about 20 meters of mooring width - That would mean 9 submarines can be moored abreast between each of the two submarine mooring piers.
But of course, that would be unrealistic. So having 2-3 submarines moored side-by-side on any one side of the submarine mooring piers there should do.
Therefore, theoretically speaking - The submarine mooring piers at Sanya could have a maximum mooring capacity of 24-36 submarines. And if the submarines can be moored in tandem, the theoretical maximum number could even be doubled to 48-72 submarines.
Of course, these are only hypothetical assumptions at best.
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Although it also may be maintenance, loading and unloading SLBMs in the open makes sense. My understanding of China's nuclear doctrine is that it doesn't expect to come under sudden surprise attack and thus keeps warheads stored separately from missiles. Warheads are only loaded on missiles if a crisis begins, and this is to be done in an extremely open way to convey China's will to any potential adversaries. Allowing satellite images to be taken of the missile tubes on a submarine being loaded would be a good way to do that.
Of course, alternatively footage of the subs leaving port on deterrence patrols could also be published. This crane does not look similar to the types of cranes used by the US to load SLBMs on missiles, and thus this is probably not an example of what loading of operational missiles would look like. Perhaps a smaller crane could be used for "dry" training or experiments?
Of course, alternatively footage of the subs leaving port on deterrence patrols could also be published. This crane does not look similar to the types of cranes used by the US to load SLBMs on missiles, and thus this is probably not an example of what loading of operational missiles would look like. Perhaps a smaller crane could be used for "dry" training or experiments?
Analysis of Liaowang-1 based on satellite photograph. Posted by @撒手锏_ on Weibo.
