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China commissions latest strategic nuclear submarine, first amphibious assault ship, 10,000-ton destroyer on one day
Published: Apr 24, 2021 06:54 PM


Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the commissioning ceremony of three naval vessels, the Changzheng-18, the Dalian, and the Hainan.

The vessels were delivered to the People's Liberation Army Navy and placed on active service Friday at a naval port in Sanya, South China's Hainan Province.

Chinese military experts said the Changzheng-18 is the latest type of strategic nuclear submarine, the Hainan the first Type 075 amphibious assault ship, and the Dalian a Type 055 large destroyer.

They noted it is the first time for the country's top commander to commission three large main battle vessels at the same time. They represent the highest level of informatization and digitalization of the navy's equipment, ranking among the world's best.

It is also the first time that three new vessels were put into service on the same day. They are three new large vessels of different types, including two surface vessels each with a displacement of more than 10,000 tons, they said.

It shows that China's national defense science and technology has had earth-shaking changes and leads the world. So far, no other countries have put three different types of large main warships into service at one time, except China.

At the same time, it also suggests that the navy officers and soldiers have finished learning, training and testing the equipment of new ships. It demonstrates the "China speed" in all aspects of research, development, production and control of new equipment.

More importantly, experts pointed out that it is also the first time for the South China Sea Fleet to receive three large surface and underwater main battle equipment the same day, which highlights China's determination to manage the South China Sea.

Especially amid the current complex international environment, the deployment of the new sea craft further strengthens the PLA's ability to safeguard national territory and territorial sea sovereignty, experts said.

 
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The historic (over 70,000 tons combined commissioned on a single day) event

Type 055 Destroyer Dalian (105)
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The Type 055 Destroyer commissioned yesterday is named Dalian (pennant number 105). It is the third ship of the class and the second one commissioned this year (The 2nd Type 055joined the PLAN in March 2021).


The Type 055 destroyers are the largest surface combatant currently being built in the world with a length of 180 meters, a beam of 20 meters and a draft of 6.6 meters for a full load displacement of about 13,000t (compared to the US Navy’s Ticonderoga-class cruiser and the Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer both at 9,800 tons or the Royal Navy Type 45 at about 8,500 tons). Their official PLAN designation is “10,000-ton class destroyer.” while the US Department of Defense have been calling them “cruisers” since 2017.


First ship of the class, ‘Nanchang’ was launched on June 28, 2017 at the Jiangnan Changxing Shipyard in Shanghai and the second one was launched in April 2018 at the same shipyard. Two more Type 055 were launched in 2018, two more in 2019 and and additional twoin 2020 bringing the total of hulls currently in the water to eight. The first ship-in-class, Nanchang (101) was commissioned on 12 January 2020.


The current Type 055’s weapons fit includes:

  • A 130 mm H/PJ-38 main gun
  • 112 VLS silos
  • A H/PJ-11 CIWS with a fire rate of 10,000 rd/min
  • A HQ-10 short-range missiles
  • Decoy launchers
  • Torpedoes.

The silos are split in two areas: 64x cells forward and 48x cells aft, just in front of the ship’s double hangar. They are of the same model as those used on Type 052D, compatible with both hot and cold launch missiles thanks to the Concentric Canister Launcher (CCL) concept. The PLAN is set to fit its first few Type 055 with HQ-9B anti-aircraft missiles with a range of 200 km, YJ-18A anti-ship missiles, a new type of medium range anti-aircraft missile and land attack cruise missiles based on the YJ-18 family, ie, practically the same as those already found on Type 052D destroyers. It is also likely that the new anti-submarine missile Yu-8A is among the ship’s weapons fit.

Type 075 LHD Hainan (31)
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Type 075 LHD Hainan (31). Note the many Changhe Z-18 helicopters on deck.

The Type 075 Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) commissioned yesterday is named Hainan (pennant number 31). It is the lead ship of the class. The vessel was launched in September 2019 and started sea trials in August 2020 . The Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai already built two more vessels in the class. The second one was launched in April 2020 and started its sea trials in December 2020. The third one was launched in January this year. This represents an impressive rate of one LHD launched every 6 months.


The Chinese Navy officially started development work on the Type 075 in 2011. The project called for a helicopter carrier displacing more than 30,000 tonnes. Its aim is likely to increase the “vertical” amphibious assault capability with the very mountainous East Coast of Taiwan in mind.


As for its specifications, rumors speak of “36,000 tons of displacement”, “capacity of 28 helicopters”, “diesel engine with the 12,000 kW 16PC2-6B” and “four CIWS including two HQ-10 and two H/PJ-11”.


The first Type 075 was constructed in record time (this has become the norm nowadays, for Chinese shipbuilding: extremely fast construction pace that no one can match). A total of eight LHDs are said to be on order for the PLAN while a larger version is rumored to be planned (sometimes referred as Type 076).


Type 094 SSBN Long March 18
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The third (and not the least important) vessel to be commissioned during the historic event was a Type 094 nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN). The Changzheng (Long March ) 18 is likely the 6th (or 7th?) Type 094 (also known as Type 09-IV) submarine of the class for the PLAN. It received pennant number 421. The lead boat of the class was commissioned in 2007.


The Type 094 is armed with 12 JL-2 SLBMs, each with an estimated range of 7,400 km (4,600 mi). Submarines of this class have a length of 135 meters.

 
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I viewed the messages on the comment section, some posted messages like "God save America".
 
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China commissions latest strategic nuclear submarine, first amphibious assault ship, 10,000-ton destroyer on one day
Published: Apr 24, 2021 06:54 PM


Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the commissioning ceremony of three naval vessels, the Changzheng-18, the Dalian, and the Hainan.

The vessels were delivered to the People's Liberation Army Navy and placed on active service Friday at a naval port in Sanya, South China's Hainan Province.

Chinese military experts said the Changzheng-18 is the latest type of strategic nuclear submarine, the Hainan the first Type 075 amphibious assault ship, and the Dalian a Type 055 large destroyer.

They noted it is the first time for the country's top commander to commission three large main battle vessels at the same time. They represent the highest level of informatization and digitalization of the navy's equipment, ranking among the world's best.

It is also the first time that three new vessels were put into service on the same day. They are three new large vessels of different types, including two surface vessels each with a displacement of more than 10,000 tons, they said.

It shows that China's national defense science and technology has had earth-shaking changes and leads the world. So far, no other countries have put three different types of large main warships into service at one time, except China.

At the same time, it also suggests that the navy officers and soldiers have finished learning, training and testing the equipment of new ships. It demonstrates the "China speed" in all aspects of research, development, production and control of new equipment.

More importantly, experts pointed out that it is also the first time for the South China Sea Fleet to receive three large surface and underwater main battle equipment the same day, which highlights China's determination to manage the South China Sea.

Especially amid the current complex international environment, the deployment of the new sea craft further strengthens the PLA's ability to safeguard national territory and territorial sea sovereignty, experts said.

Very rarely do we see President Xi smile, but then he has something to smile about .
 
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Offcially Commissioned today !

LHD-31 PLANS Hainan ARG (Amphibious Ready Group-SSF) Southern Fleet
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Together with :
DDG-105 PLANS Dalian Type 055 Heavy Destroyer & Type 094A SSBN PLANS-421

3 Strategic Ships commisioned in single event ! CRAZY






Inside LHD-31 PLANS Hainan ARG (Amphibious Ready Group-SSF) Southern Fleet
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One other thing, also on the same day the 19th 052D Destroyer was commissioned elsewhere, PLANS Kaifeng, DDG-124 NSF (Northern Fleet). Been a good month for the PLAN, considering another 052D Destroyer, PLANS Nanning, DDG-162 SSF (Southern Fleet) was also commissioned on the 12th April.



Crazy, really amazing indeed :tup:
 
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I'd give it about 50 years till the Chinese Navy is patrolling close to the California coast like they do to the South China Sea. Hopefully while I'm still alive so I can die smiling.

Too long have they bullied others at sea.
 
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I'd give it about 50 years till the Chinese Navy is patrolling close to the California coast like they do to the South China Sea. Hopefully while I'm still alive so I can die smiling.

Too long have they bullied others at sea.
That is short for a country but long for a person.
 
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I'd give it about 50 years till the Chinese Navy is patrolling close to the California coast like they do to the South China Sea. Hopefully while I'm still alive so I can die smiling.

Too long have they bullied others at sea.

Russia sends their ships close to U.S. coast. Didn't do anything. Not even force the U.S. to pull its fleets back. Not sure it does anything except make it easier for us to hit your ships close to home since you Chinese always talk about the home advantage eh?
 
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LHD-31 PLANS Hainan ARG (Amphibious Ready Group-SSF) Southern Fleet goes to Pacific Ocean
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Together with DDG-105 PLANS Dalian SSF (Southern Fleet)
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To Protect Asia & Eastern world from the barbar :coffee:




I'd give it about 50 years till the Chinese Navy is patrolling close to the California coast like they do to the South China Sea. Hopefully while I'm still alive so I can die smiling.

Too long have they bullied others at sea.

China doesn't care about california coast. They don't have investments there.

They only care about Eurasia, Pacific, Africa, Hindian ocean, and the safety of Asian people :tup:
 
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I think that video is before the commission day and during maybe its last sea trial involving airwing and LCAC, right?

I see no pennant number on 055 destroyers and LHD. It quite impossible, they are so fast to gather a drill in SCS after just commission in less than 24 hours.
 
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