Destroyers: Type 055

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Has the news reached the UK about PLAN's big new type 055 DDGs?? ;) Short of their CVs and replenishment ships, these are the largest warships yet for the PLAN. Apparently nearly equal to the USN's BURKE class DDGs in weapons load out. None are complete yet, but 4-5 are in the water and fitting out.

Two were launched the same day a few weeks ago! :o DFO
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Puts a new emphasis on "Made In China" dont you think :?:
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Look who is starting her sea trials: #1 Type 055! PLAN wastes no time. Time to clear my drawing board and layout a 2 view of her, so I can start another PLAN model..... DFO
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Yes Dennis , can't say they drag their feet can you .

A lot of posturing , lets hope it don't get to be more threatening :?
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Meanwhile the PLAN's first 055 has returned from her initial sea trials.......DFO
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What respectful Tug crews , no black scuffs this passage from the tugs tire fenders on its new hull
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First Type 055 Destroyer pictured at Jiangnan Shipyard, Shanghai,October 2018.
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Thanks Brian what role /spec is she to please , as the hull lines gives little away ;)
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She is either a BIG DDG or "small: CG, take your pick. More VLS tubes than any other PLAN surface ship to date. Estimated at @ 12,000 tons.

One of their new auto 130 mm on bow. Total # of VLS tubes...? DFO
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Blimey Dennis thats a handful in anyones book , and could cause a lot of concern in that area of conflict :o
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