Recently, some news has come out: domestic destroyers overtake the United States in corners, 055 has the strongest comprehensive combat power in the world, and 052D is invincible in the same class?
First of all, if we want to understand this aspect, we need to know: the situation of Type 055 destroyers, as well as Type 052D destroyers.
Type 055 destroyer
The Type 055 destroyer is one of the new capital ships of the Chinese Navy, and its design, as well as its characteristics, can indeed demonstrate its great strength in the modern maritime battlefield.
According to the information: the destroyer has a length of 180-183 meters and a width of 20-22 meters. There is also a standard displacement of 9000-11000 tons, and a full load displacement of 13000 tons. The data in this area can be demonstrated: the superiority of the destroyer in size and displacement, providing it with stable navigation and a powerful firepower load.
In addition to its impressive size, it is equipped with advanced weapons systems to cope with diverse operational needs.
In terms of armament, this could include: H/PJ-38, H/PJ-45 130 mm naval guns, 64 or 112 units of vertical launch systems (VLS).
However, these VLS systems can be loaded with a variety of missiles, such as Haihongqi-9 anti-aircraft missiles and YJ-18 anti-ship missiles. This would provide it with long-range strike and defense capabilities.
In addition, the Yu-8 rocket-assisted torpedo, as well as the equipment of anti-submarine helicopters, can also enhance the anti-submarine combat capabilities of Type 055 destroyers.
In general, the Type 055 destroyer, not only has advantages in size and displacement, but also its advanced weapons system also makes it an important force of the Chinese Navy. It is also a highlight of its versatility and combat capabilities, which can perform well in a variety of missions and demonstrate the strength of the Chinese Navy.
Type 052D destroyer
The Type 052D destroyer is a guided missile destroyer independently developed by China, which has demonstrated remarkable performance and technical level in the field of ships.
In terms of displacement. Its huge full load displacement is between 6900 tons and 7500 tons. When it comes to such data, many netizens don't know why, but to explain it in more straightforward words: it has relatively strong marine adaptability and stability.
In terms of size. The destroyer has a total length of 157 meters to 161 meters and a draft of 6 meters to 6.5 meters. In this way, it can provide better sailing performance.
In terms of power system, the destroyer uses diesel-fired combined power. Among them, it mainly consists of 2 gas turbines of the GAT-25000 (QC-280) type, 2 diesel engines of the MTU-12 V1163 TB83 type. When this is the case, it can provide a more powerful power output.
You must know that the maximum speed of the destroyer can reach 30 knots, and the self-sustaining power is as long as 15 days. The data in this regard means that the destroyer can sail for a long time and carry out effective combat missions.
In terms of weapons systems, Type 052D destroyers are equipped with advanced equipment. It is equipped with two QC-280 gas turbines and two MTU-20V956TB92 diesel engines.
What's more, it is also equipped with a new 346A digital phased array radar and a 517A meter-wave long-range warning radar.
The new 346A digital phased array radar is an advanced radar technology, which adopts digital phased array technology, which can achieve high-precision target detection and tracking, with rapid response and multi-task processing capabilities, and provide powerful air surveillance and defense capabilities for modern operations.
The 517A meter-wave long-range warning radar is an advanced long-range warning radar system that uses millimeter-wave technology to achieve long-distance detection and surveillance of air targets. It has the characteristics of high precision and high sensitivity, can operate effectively in complex electromagnetic environments, provides excellent target detection and tracking capabilities for ships and land-based air defense systems, and improves the army's air surveillance and defense capabilities.
Therefore, the Type 052D destroyer, with its advanced technology and powerful performance, has shown good combat effectiveness and strategic value in naval operations.
Now that we understand this, let's analyze it again: Is the domestic destroyer really overtaking the United States in a corner?
From a practical point of view, both Type 055 and Type 052D destroyers have reached the world's leading level in terms of performance and equipment.
The Type 055 destroyer has a strong integrated combat capability, its powerful firepower coverage and advanced radar system, making it one of the most powerful destroyers in the world; The Type 052D destroyer, with its flexible combat capability and efficient power system, has become an invincible existence in its class.
But to judge whether to overtake American destroyers? It is necessary not only to look at performance indicators, but also to consider practical application and combat experience.
Although China's destroyers have made great strides in technology, the United States still has the most powerful naval power in the world.
After all, American destroyers have an advantage in terms of combat experience and global deployment, and this is where China still needs to try to catch up. Therefore, in order to achieve real corner overtaking, the Chinese Navy needs to make greater progress in terms of comprehensive strength and global layout.