The Tongchuan Ship Makes Its Public Debut: New Images of the 052D Destroyer Exposed

Source: Global Times
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Naval Ship Tongchuan

Hull number 177

is our country's independently researched and designed Type 052D destroyer

Since its commissioning,

the Tongchuan has successfully completed various training and exercise tasks.

With Children's Day approaching,

the crew of the Tongchuan traveled over two thousand kilometers

to their hometown, Zhaojin Beiliang Red Army Primary School in Tongchuan, Shaanxi,

bringing to the children

naval-themed lessons, coastal defense knowledge, and other

national defense education activities.

They also shared the news of the "hometown ship" just being commissioned

with the people of their hometown.

Classification
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
The Copper River ship participated in various training exercises and engaged in national defense education activities for children.
Location
Tongchuan · Shaanxi
Unit
Copper River Ship (Hull Number 177), Type 052D Destroyer, People's Liberation Army Navy
Time
Children's Day (June 1st)
Equipment
Type 052D Destroyer
Summary

The Copper River ship (Hull Number 177), a Type 052D destroyer of the People's Liberation Army Navy, successfully completed various training exercises. On the occasion of Children's Day, the crew traveled over 2,000 kilometers to Tongchuan, Shaanxi, to engage in national defense education activities at a local school, sharing knowledge about naval operations with the children.

Key Facts
  • The Copper River ship is a Type 052D destroyer of the People's Liberation Army Navy.
  • The ship has successfully completed various training exercises since its commissioning.
  • The crew visited a local school in Tongchuan, Shaanxi, to conduct national defense education activities.
  • The event coincided with Children's Day on June 1st.