PRC/PLAN Laser and Rail Gun Development Thread

[ACuriousPLAFan]

The 071 LPD Simingshan is out to sea with an ESG lead by the 075 LHD Anhui.

The Simingshan is equipped with the previously seen laser system on her foredeck.

Posted by @万年炎帝 on Weibo.

 

[siegecrossbow]

The 071 LPD Simingshan is out to sea with an ESG lead by 075 LHD Anhui.

The Simingshan is equipped with the previously seen laser system.

Posted by @万年炎帝 on Weibo.

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Is it possible that it is operational?

 

[ACuriousPLAFan]

Is it possible that it is operational?

I'd like to think that the system would've already been tested ashore and pier-side (i.e. under controlled environments) before heading out to sea for more trials under more realistic conditions. So I think yes, it is operational.

But is this in active service yet? No idea, but I think not yet.