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An that talks about future trends in vertical launch systems. Some tidbits are interesting, such as the need to develop 1) peripheral cells similar to Mk-57 in order to adapt to future hull forms, 2) a compact modular VLS for smaller ships, 3) electro-magnetic vertical launching technology, 4) a new VLS system for China's next generation of very long-range missiles (2000km range, mach 5-6) that are expected to come online in the next 10 years.
A translation of the paper is attached.
A translation of the paper is attached.
by78
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An on temperature and corrosion resistant stealth coating for depth charge launchers. It should also be applicable to countermeasures launchers. Basically, the application of stealth coating to depth charge launchers is challenging due to the damaging effects of high-temperature exhaust plumes. To overcome this, the paper recommends a new mixture made from nanoparticles of metal and metal oxides, to be applied to the launchers using plasma spray coating process. The end result should meet both durability and RCS reduction requirements.
I'm not certain if the technology has already been applied to existing ships. If it has, the best candidate would be the countermeasures launchers found on Type 055.
A translated version of the paper is attached to this post.
Depth charge launchers on a 054A frigate:
Countermeasures launchers on a Type 055 destroyer:
I'm not certain if the technology has already been applied to existing ships. If it has, the best candidate would be the countermeasures launchers found on Type 055.
A translated version of the paper is attached to this post.
Depth charge launchers on a 054A frigate:
Countermeasures launchers on a Type 055 destroyer:
China wants to build her own Zumwalt-style (not role) and/or CG(X)-style (not-role) warships?
Expected. If smaller ships like the 054Bs and 056s can be fitted with smaller VLS cells, then every ship/boat can fit more missiles.
Furthermore, there is the application of smaller VLS on ocean-going USVs of the future. Have these USVs sail alongside larger surface warships and carry close/mid-range SAMs, thus freeing up more VLS cells on larger surface warships to carry long-range SAMs and AShMs.
Expected as well. Less propellents for launching = more propellents for missiles to travel to their targets, meaning longer range and larger warheads.
HCMs? Also, perhaps something akin to the 12-cell block of larger VLS cells that can be swapped with Mark 41 VLS launchers for the DDG(X)?
Something resembling Mk 48 or Sea Ceptor that doesn't have to penetrate the hull will be very useful
by78
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Has this been shared before? Not sure how credible this is, but it appears to be a screen capture of an academic paper. The text states that Type 346 radar onboard carrier Liaoning has 5,000 T/R modules per face, with a detection range greater than 450km, and can track 100 targets simultaneously. So far, four variants of Type 346 have been developed, which include the original variant, the first ship-based variant, 346A, and 346B. The 346B radar sets installed on Type 055 destroyers have a detection range greater than 400km.
Does anyone have access to the full text?
Does anyone have access to the full text?
PDF format is also available.Has this been shared before? Not sure how credible this is, but it appears to be a screen capture of an academic paper. The text states that Type 346 radar onboard carrier Liaoning has 5,000 T/R modules per face, with a detection range greater than 450km, and can track 100 targets simultaneously. So far, four variants of Type 346 have been developed, which include the original variant, the first ship-based variant, 346A, and 346B. The 346B radar sets installed on Type 055 destroyers have a detection range greater than 400km.
Does anyone have access to the full text?
An that talks about future trends in vertical launch systems. Some tidbits are interesting, such as the need to develop 1) peripheral cells similar to Mk-57 in order to adapt to future hull forms, 2) a compact modular VLS for smaller ships, 3) electro-magnetic vertical launching technology, 4) a new VLS system for China's next generation of very long-range missiles (2000km range, mach 5-6) that are expected to come online in the next 10 years.
A translation of the paper is attached.
One thing I find interesting is that the paper was first received in 2010, and revised in 2019.
It makes me wonder just how "up to date" the contents of this paper actually was.
by78
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I missed that foot note about the receiving date. Now I too wonder how thoroughly the paper has been updated, specifically with regard to the need for a new VLS to accommodate ultra-long range missiles... Although, in the future trends (未来发展趋势) section, the existence of 055 and its CCLs is acknowledged, so it maybe safe to assume the VLS for ultra-long range missiles does not yet exist. The cooperative engagement aspect the paper mentions is less dependent on the VLS than the sensors and command system. To me, the question mark falls on the compact VLS and the peripheral VLS and whether they remain relevant today.