Yes, this is the legendary Yinchuan ship!

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46 years ago

Our country's first intercontinental missile

“Dongfeng-5” was successfully launched

In order to perform the support mission well

The first generation of the Yinchuan ship

Overcame difficulties and advanced into the ocean

Setting three records

Now

The new generation of the Yinchuan ship has taken the baton

107→175

What has changed is the hull number

What remains unchanged is the stance of charging forward for the country

The warship crossed the equator, enduring unbearable heat

“Eggs could cook on the deck”

This was on May 18, 1980

In the designated sea area of the South Pacific

The data capsule of “Dongfeng-5”

Was retrieved at that moment

At that time, 18 of our country's ships

Had already been distributed around the designated splashdown point

The first generation of the Yinchuan ship

Hull number 107

Was the command ship of that escort formation

And also our country's first generation of domestically produced missile destroyers

When the Yinchuan ship crossed the equator

How hot was it on board?

Veteran of the first generation Yinchuan ship, Tai Jiaqing

Made an analogy

“If you crack an egg on the deck

It could cook instantly”

The main engine room at the bottom of the ship is small and sealed

It is the battle station for the soldiers of the electromechanical department

The heat inside is unbearable

Every piece of metal equipment is hot to the touch

But everyone still stands their ground

The escort formation completed

The glorious mission entrusted to them by the motherland

The first generation of the Yinchuan ship also created

The farthest sailing distance of the People's Navy at that time

The longest continuous sailing time

And the most nautical miles sailed, setting three records

In 2012, it honorably retired

Becoming a real-life classroom for national defense education

Crew members training with blindfolds

Just to respond to emergencies one second faster

On July 12, 2016

The new generation of the Yinchuan ship was commissioned

Hull number 175

Is a Type 052D missile destroyer

Compared to the Type 051 missile destroyer

It has a longer range, faster speed

And longer weapon range

Hardcore combat power comes from extreme honing

Electrician Yang Mingqi

Traversed from the bow to the stern of the ship

Blindfolded, it only took 1 minute and 30 seconds

In the event of a power outage

The ability of electricians to quickly reach their battle stations

Is key to ensuring the combat effectiveness of the ship

To hone their skills

The ship has organized multiple blindfold training sessions for the crew

Not afraid of hardship, daring to break through

With real combat as the goal

The new generation of the Yinchuan ship has traveled far into the deep sea

Successfully completing escort missions, joint exercises with foreign countries, and other

Major tasks

The history of the two generations of the Yinchuan ship

Is a microcosm of the development of the People's Navy

From small boats to large ships

From near shore to deep blue

From individual soldiers to systems

What has changed is the equipment, tonnage, and combat power

What remains unchanged is the spirit of bravely shouldering the mission

And the original intention of defending the country's maritime territory

The People's Navy strives to strengthen its maritime capabilities

Relying on generations of people continuing to fight

Let's watch the “two-way journey” of Yinchuan elementary school students and the Yinchuan ship↓

Classification
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Force Movement
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
SALUTE Report
Size
18 ships
Activity
The new generation of the Yinchuan ship has taken over the mission, completing various significant tasks including escort missions and joint exercises.
Location
South Pacific
Unit
People's Navy
Time
2016-07-12
Equipment
052D destroyer
Summary

The new generation Yinchuan ship, hull number 175, was commissioned into the People's Navy on July 12, 2016, succeeding the first generation ship that served as a command vessel during a significant mission in 1980. The Yinchuan ship has successfully completed various major tasks, including escort missions and joint exercises in the South Pacific, showcasing its advanced capabilities and operational readiness.

Key Facts
  • The first generation Yinchuan ship was the command ship during a significant mission in 1980.
  • The new generation Yinchuan ship, hull number 175, was commissioned on July 12, 2016.
  • The Yinchuan ship has completed various significant tasks including escort missions and joint exercises.
  • The first generation Yinchuan ship set records for the longest sailing distance and continuous sailing time.
  • The crew undergoes blindfold training to enhance their response capabilities.