Chinese Navy (PLAN) News & Discussions

[english_man]

In one hand, collection of informations related to the construction like 1600t gantry crane in Changxing Jiangnan, specific steels development, R&D documents...etc, in an another hand, PLA Navy videos.

And finally, some "insiders" who indicate that the project of 2 first ships is confirmed.



Q2 2016.

Henri K.

Is that really possible that Carrier 001A will be launched Spring of this year, as some are saying on other military sites, that there is still an awful lot of work to be done yet to get to this point, even though the Chinese are very efficient workers? They havn't even fitted out fully the bow and stern, never mind the getting all the sides fitted upto deck level, and then actually fitting the deck!

 

[ChineseTiger1986]

In one hand, collection of informations related to the construction like 1600t gantry crane in Changxing Jiangnan, specific steels development, R&D documents...etc, in an another hand, PLA Navy videos.

And finally, some "insiders" who indicate that the project of 2 first ships is confirmed.



Q2 2016.

Henri K.

So the launch date of the Type 001A gonna most likely be April 23th 2016, because it is the 67th anniversary of the PLAN.

Is that really possible that Carrier 001A will be launched Spring of this year, as some are saying on other military sites, that there is still an awful lot of work to be done yet to get to this point, even though the Chinese are very efficient workers? They havn't even fitted out fully the bow and stern, never mind the getting all the sides fitted upto deck level, and then actually fitting the deck!

DL and JN are two very different shipyards.

DL prefers to prematurely launch the ship; considers the process of building the Type 052D.

 

[hk299792458]

WMMP (Wuhan Marine Machinery Plant Co., LTD) delivered VPP (Variable-pitch propeller) to russian customer.

公司首批出口俄罗斯全回转舵桨全部完成发运

The same company signed a contract to deliver 5 sea replenishment systems to a "Russian 9000 t replenishment oiler project", which should be the Project 23130 "Academician Pashin” of Russian navy.

公司签订综合补给系统出口项目

Henri K.

 

[Blue Marlin]

type 091 the 55000 tonne replenishment ship being prepared for launch

 

[cirr]

FFG 532 “Jingzhou” commissioned on 05.01.2016：

 

[Beast]

FFG 532 “Jingzhou” commissioned on 05.01.2016：

I think its time PLAN decommission some old Jiangwei frigate and Luda destroyer. They are an eyesore for PLAN. Their living condition is poor and bad morale for crew. I hope they will be totally out of service by 2017.

 

[Shotgunner51]

FFG 532 “Jingzhou” commissioned on 05.01.2016：

Good news!

So including this, by now total 21 ships of 054A FFG are in service?

 

[Beast]

Good news!

So including this, by now total 21 ships of 054A FFG are in service?

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Yes... But we need more DDG, I think we have enough number of frigates. Type052D is the true multi role for real power projection. They can sail alone or in groups of 2-3 for power projection against small countries like cruise missile attack and aerial restriction(no fly zone) with their HQ-9 LRSAM with limited support.

 

[Shotgunner51]

Yes... But we need more DDG, I think we have enough number of frigates. Type052D is the true multi role for real power projection. They can sail alone or in groups of 2-3 for power projection against small countries like cruise missile attack and aerial restriction(no fly zone) with their HQ-9 LRSAM with limited support.

Obviously bro. Before 055A is ready, PLAN has to rapidly build 052D to a critical mass. The 054A FFG serves different roles, they are another integral part of overall PLAN capability.

PLAN also has other older assets. The older FFG could be gradually transferred to Coast Guard. The older DDG could be transferred to allied navies, there are 17 ships in 6 older DDG classes:

Modernisation of Three Old DDG Classes: 956, 051B, 052B​

 

[LowPost]

 

[cirr]

 

[nang2]

What is with those kayaks around the big ship?

 

[english_man]

What is with those kayaks around the big ship?

I believe they are Chinese (PDF members) such as @cirr and @cnleio, who are trying to get close to take photos of naval vessels for us to see here.

 

[Beast]

What is with those kayaks around the big ship?

Commando sneak attack!

 

[cirr]

I believe they are Chinese (PDF members) such as @cirr and @cnleio, who are trying to get close to take photos of naval vessels for us to see here.

I am lost for words。

A new member in the PLAN