I think its used for reloading the SAM launcher. The 2 Luhu class destroyers have something similar behind their crotale SAM systems. I'd say it would have a detrimental effect on the stealthness of the boat but i suppose thats why there replacing the whole system with the shitl VLS in future 054s.MIGleader said:whats the big white thing behind the thales crotale? i never noticed it before.