Why is it called a world-class destroyer? A close look at the Type 055 destroyer.
Recently, the newly commissioned Type 055 destroyers, the Dongguan and the Anqing, have successively conducted real combat training in a certain sea area of the East China Sea. The simultaneous appearance of these two new 10,000-ton destroyers instantly attracted widespread attention online. The Type 055 destroyers in the exercise are the sharp sword for defending the maritime territory. Why are they considered world-class destroyers? The answer lies in every aspect of the ship's design.
The two newly unveiled 10,000-ton destroyers have significantly improved performance and weaponry.
Reporter Li Xiaoqi: This is the main gun of the Dongguan. You can see that it is taller than me, who is 1.65 meters. This 130mm caliber main gun can achieve effective destructive strikes.
Naval Officer of Dongguan: Our main gun has a large caliber, which means greater lethality, and it has a high rate of fire, a large ammunition capacity, and strong stability. It can effectively strike enemy targets at sea and on land.
Like blocks of chocolate, these are the vertical launch systems, with a total of 64 units on the forward deck and 48 in the midsection of the ship, making a total of 112 launch units. Their main feature is a large payload capacity, and they can be equipped with various types of missiles, such as air defense and anti-ship missiles, which are launched from here.
Above, we have the well-known "ten thousand rounds gun," which is a key asset for terminal defense. Its main features are a high rate of fire, low cost, and a strong probability of destruction, creating a "barrage" in the air to effectively intercept incoming targets.
Reporter Li Xiaoqi: Next, we will come to the flight deck, where we will find it very spacious, which means it can accommodate larger helicopters. There are two large doors behind me, indicating that it can carry two helicopters simultaneously.
Having dual hangars means that the Dongguan can support multiple types of carrier-based aircraft and drones, and the variety of tasks it can undertake will also increase accordingly.
Surprisingly, the Dongguan not only has a large deck and hangar, but it also has a gym, equipped with treadmills, spinning bikes, and various exercise machines, helping the personnel maintain good physical condition during long sea deployments.
The 055-class destroyers Dongguan and Anqing are conducting naval combat training exercises in the East China Sea. These newly commissioned ships feature advanced weaponry, including a 130mm main gun and a vertical launch system with 112 launch cells, enhancing their operational capabilities. They are designed to support various missions, including air defense and anti-ship operations, and include facilities for crew fitness.
- Two new 055-class destroyers, Dongguan and Anqing, have been commissioned and are conducting training exercises.
- The destroyers feature advanced weaponry including a 130mm main gun and a vertical launch system with 112 launch cells.
- The ships are capable of launching various missiles for air defense and anti-ship operations.
- The destroyers have enhanced capabilities for carrying larger helicopters and drones.
- The Dongguan destroyer includes facilities for crew fitness, indicating a focus on maintaining operational readiness.