PLAN test ships

johncliu88 said:

856 for testing the giant AESA radar
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We've seen Bi Sheng with this radar earlier this year. It's not noticeably larger than 346. Possible new radar for DDGs.

The Explorer One has been parked at the same place for quite a while.

A more recent image of that light frigate test ship. Not sure when precisely the photo was taken.

CSSC Explorer #1 seen sailing at the Pearl River Estuary. Posted by @chaoyinsukandao on Twitter.

ACuriousPLAFan said:

CSSC Explorer #1 seen sailing at the Pearl River Estuary. Posted by @chaoyinsukandao on Twitter.

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Same ship, but viewed from sea level. Posted by @chaoyinsukandao on Twitter.