China is no longer low-key, domestic 055 meets Japan's 10,000-ton Maya, who is the Asian maritime hegemon?
Chinese Type 055 missile destroyer
The missile destroyer is an advanced surface ship developed by the Chinese Navy, which has strong combat capabilities and comprehensive performance. Its specifications and weapon system design reflect the technical strength and development level of the Chinese Navy.
The displacement is between 9,000 and 13,000 tons, which means that the size of it is larger. According to relevant data, the total length is about 180 meters, the width is 22 meters, and the draft can reach about 7 meters. With such dimensions and draft, it has good sailing performance and stability.
The power system adopts the full-combustion combined power mode, equipped with four CGT-25M gas turbines, and the maximum speed can reach 32 knots, which means that it can perform long-term and long-distance combat missions.
It is also equipped with an HLJG-346B active phased array radar.
This kind of radar adopts active phased array technology, which has high-precision detection, fast target tracking, and strong anti-jamming capabilities, and is used to search, identify, and track air, sea, and ground targets, and is an important intelligence acquisition and command and control equipment in ship operations.
On top of that, the Type 055 missile destroyer, which is also equipped with a powerful weapon system. Including: 112 shipborne universal vertical launch systems, 1 HPJ-45 single-barreled 130mm naval gun, which can fire a variety of missiles. For example, anti-ship missiles, cruise missiles, hypersonic anti-ship ballistic missiles, long-range anti-aircraft missiles, etc., at the same time, it is also equipped with short-range and medium-range air defense missile systems, anti-submarine helicopters, etc., so it has all-round combat capability and self-defense capability.
Japanese Maya-class destroyer
The Maya-class destroyer is an Aegis destroyer developed by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force on the basis of the Atago-class destroyer. With advanced technology and weapons systems. The specifications of its ships and the design of weapons and equipment reflect the technical strength and military level of the Japanese Navy.
The destroyer, with a length of about 170 meters and a width of about 21 meters, has a displacement of 10,800 tons when fully loaded. For such data, it means that it has good sailing performance and speed advantages.
Moreover, it is equipped with a variety of advanced weapons systems. Including: 2 4-pack anti-ship missile launchers, 1 MK-45 Mod 4 127mm naval gun, 2 Phalanx CIWS, and 96-cell MK41 vertical launch system. These weapon systems are capable of carrying out a variety of combat missions such as sea, air, and anti-submarine operations, and possess powerful combat capabilities.
On top of that, the Maya-class destroyers are also equipped with the AN/SPY-1 3D phased array radar, which is the latest improved version of the Aegis system, which really makes it have stronger target detection and anti-jamming capabilities.
This radar is actually an advanced radar system used by the U.S. Navy for long-range air target monitoring and missile defense of ships. It uses phased array technology, which is capable of 3D scanning and tracking, with high accuracy and fast response ability.
With a wide detection range and powerful target recognition capabilities, it can track multiple targets at the same time and provide real-time information, effectively improving the combat effectiveness and survivability of the ship.
In the face of this situation, let's analyze it again: domestic 055 meets Japan's 10,000-ton Maya, who is the Asian maritime hegemon?
From a practical point of view, the domestically produced 055 and Japan's 10,000-ton Maya are both top surface ships in Asia, representing the latest technological level and military strength of the Chinese and Japanese navies. In the comparison, who is the hegemon of the Asian seas, in fact, it is necessary to think from many aspects:
In terms of scale and technology, China's Type 055 missile destroyers are larger and more advanced in terms of size and armament. It has a large displacement and is equipped with powerful weapon systems, including: a variety of missiles, naval guns and carrier-based aircraft, etc., with all-round combat capabilities. In contrast, Japan's Maya-class destroyers, while also possessing advanced weapons systems and radar technology, are relatively small in size and equipment.
In terms of numbers and deployment, China has more Type 055 missile destroyers, which are being built and deployed rapidly, which will form a relatively large maritime force.
At this time, if we look at Japan's Maya-class destroyers, they are indeed limited in number and relatively concentrated in deployment, so it is difficult to form a numerical confrontation advantage with China.
From the perspective of geopolitics and military strategy, China has a broader sea area and a stronger comprehensive national strength, and has greater influence on the utilization of marine resources and the guarantee of maritime security. If we look at Japan again, we have to admit that they have corresponding advantages in technology and training, but they are geopolitically constrained and cannot have a decisive impact on the situation at sea.
From these aspects: Although Japan's Maya-class destroyers have certain advantages in some aspects, given China's size, technology and comprehensive strength, China's Type 055 missile destroyers are more likely to become the hegemon in the Asian seas.