Chinese Navy (PLAN) News & Discussions

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Status of Type 055 DDG #1 on 12.10.2016

 

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YJ-12 for J-15

 

[Akasa]

YJ-12 for J-15

A couple of issues with this photograph:
- It is implausible for the J-15 to be able to sustain that kind of mass on a wing hardpoint.
- The YJ-12 mockup seems to be significantly out of scale.

 

[Zarvan]

China has launched three more Jiangdao-class (Type 056/056A) corvettes. This photograph shows two of the corvettes at Liaonan shipyard together with Pennant Number 512, which is expected to be commissioned soon. Source: haohanfw.com
Photographs posted on Chinese online forums show that a further three Jiangdao-class (Type 056/056A) corvettes have been launched. The latest of the vessels was launched at the Wuchang shipyard in Wuhan around 3 October and is the 39th of the class to enter the water.

On 19 June satellite imagery showed the two other corvettes under construction in a dry dock at the Liaonan shipyard in Lushun. By early October photographs of the fitting-out berths in the yard showed that the ships had been launched and that the installation of sensors, antennas, and missile launchers was continuing with the ships afloat.

Online sources suggest that these ships were launched about 14 September.

A total of 27 Jiangdao-class corvettes are currently in service with the People's Liberation Army's Navy (PLAN), according to IHS Jane's World Navies .

The vessels displace around 1,500 tonnes, are armed with four YJ-83 anti-ship missiles, a 76 mm gun, two triple-barrelled lightweight torpedo launchers, and an eight-cell HQ-10 short-range surface-to-air missile launcher.

While a number of the class are equipped with a variable depth sonar, the photographs available of the three recently launched ships do not show whether any of them are the anti-submarine variant.

The rate of production of the Jiangdao-class ships averages about one every six weeks. Twelve ships of the class are currently being fitted out or undergoing pre-commissioning trials at the four shipyards involved in their construction: three each at Liaonan, Wuchang, Hudong, and Huangpu.

Fitting out and sea trials for these ships takes around 12 months, so four of these are likely to enter service before the end of the year.

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http://www.janes.com/article/64596/china-launches-three-more-corvettes

 

[Khafee]

More details on the Corvette:

http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/jiangdao-class-type-056-corvette/

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Although production only commenced in 2012, the Type 056 is already one of the most numerous PLAN ships, with more in build. The 31st hull was launched on 25 December 2015 and there are indications of more in the construction pipeline. In its 2015 assessment of the PLAN's capabilities, the US Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) forecast that between 30 and 60 of these ships will be built.

The ONI also assessed that the Type 056 will replace a number of coastal patrol boats and some of the ageing Type 053H Jianghu I-class frigates. Equipped with four 65 n mile-range YJ-83 anti-ship missiles, a 76 mm gun, HQ-10 short-range air-defence missiles, and two triple launchers for lightweight torpedoes, the Type 056 is potentially a more effective, modern platform that will enhance the PLAN's capabilities in littoral waters.
http://www.janes.com/article/58289/plan-commissions-25th-type-056-corvette

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The 1,500-tonne displacement corvettes mark an important step in the PLAN’s ASW capabilities, an area that several analysts have noted as a weakness for China. The ASW variant Jiangdao-class ships feature four YJ-83 anti-ship missiles for surface warfare, and two triple-tube torpedo launchers, according to a report by IHS Jane’s Navy International. Additionally, the corvette’s flight deck allows for the operation of a single Z-9C helicopter (though limited maintenance facilities constrain the length and complexity of any helicopter operations).

What differentiates the ASW variants from the the 17 Jiangdao-class frigates that precede them is the inclusion of a towed array and variable depth sonar system. The inclusion of these systems indicates a focus on anti-submarine operations. China begin inaugurating its Type 056 Corvettes in 2012, and is building variants of the corvette for export. Early customers include Bangladesh, Thailand, and Nigeria.

Beyond the Type 056 ASW variant, China’s ASW capabilities are limited to its Y-8 maritime patrol aircraft and underwater acoustic sensors. The latter are primarily restricted to coastal use (though China’s South China Sea construction spree could lead to an expansion of its acoustic sensors into the Spratlys and Paracels, improving its anti-submarine capabilities).

http://thediplomat.com/2015/05/with-fourth-submarine-killer-corvette-china-makes-asw-headway/

 

[Blue Marlin]

More details on the Corvette:

http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/jiangdao-class-type-056-corvette/

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Although production only commenced in 2012, the Type 056 is already one of the most numerous PLAN ships, with more in build. The 31st hull was launched on 25 December 2015 and there are indications of more in the construction pipeline. In its 2015 assessment of the PLAN's capabilities, the US Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) forecast that between 30 and 60 of these ships will be built.

The ONI also assessed that the Type 056 will replace a number of coastal patrol boats and some of the ageing Type 053H Jianghu I-class frigates. Equipped with four 65 n mile-range YJ-83 anti-ship missiles, a 76 mm gun, HQ-10 short-range air-defence missiles, and two triple launchers for lightweight torpedoes, the Type 056 is potentially a more effective, modern platform that will enhance the PLAN's capabilities in littoral waters.
http://www.janes.com/article/58289/plan-commissions-25th-type-056-corvette

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The 1,500-tonne displacement corvettes mark an important step in the PLAN’s ASW capabilities, an area that several analysts have noted as a weakness for China. The ASW variant Jiangdao-class ships feature four YJ-83 anti-ship missiles for surface warfare, and two triple-tube torpedo launchers, according to a report by IHS Jane’s Navy International. Additionally, the corvette’s flight deck allows for the operation of a single Z-9C helicopter (though limited maintenance facilities constrain the length and complexity of any helicopter operations).

What differentiates the ASW variants from the the 17 Jiangdao-class frigates that precede them is the inclusion of a towed array and variable depth sonar system. The inclusion of these systems indicates a focus on anti-submarine operations. China begin inaugurating its Type 056 Corvettes in 2012, and is building variants of the corvette for export. Early customers include Bangladesh, Thailand, and Nigeria.

Beyond the Type 056 ASW variant, China’s ASW capabilities are limited to its Y-8 maritime patrol aircraft and underwater acoustic sensors. The latter are primarily restricted to coastal use (though China’s South China Sea construction spree could lead to an expansion of its acoustic sensors into the Spratlys and Paracels, improving its anti-submarine capabilities).

http://thediplomat.com/2015/05/with-fourth-submarine-killer-corvette-china-makes-asw-headway/

i could have sworn you created a thread asking for what weapons its got?

 

[Khafee]

i could have sworn you created a thread asking for what weapons its got?

I did? When?

 

[Blue Marlin]

I did? When?

correction you didnt make a thread
you asked for its specs
https://defence.pk/threads/china-de...-ship-to-south-china-sea.417735/#post-8081893

 

[Khafee]

correction you didnt make a thread
you asked for its specs
https://defence.pk/threads/china-de...-ship-to-south-china-sea.417735/#post-8081893

I'm impressed. Good Catch

I think the two threads should be merged.

 

[Blue Marlin]

I'm impressed. Good Catch

I think the two threads should be merged.

ask our dear irfan to do said honours and make it a sticky in the china section

 

[S10]

I don't know why they choose to produce this ship, which is more of a patrol/coastal defence type vessel. Surely the money and resources could be better spent building 054A and 052D instead.

 

[GS Zhou]

I don't know why they choose to produce this ship, which is more of a patrol/coastal defence type vessel. Surely the money and resources could be better spent building 054A and 052D instead.

056 is the replacement of the Type 037 boat. PLA Navy produced 150+ Type 037 boats in total. That means PLA Navy needs a big number of 056 for the 037 replacement, although it definitely won't be an 1:1 replacement.

Type 037 boat

 

[Beast]

One 056 has probably longer endurance and stability than 037. It can also perform more tasks with more automation. PLAN might need 50 of these corvette will do. These corvettes are much smaller than 054A frigate , there for able to go shallower water to escape submarine attack ( except midget sub) or reach area of spratly island that 054A can't reach to better respond to threat and protect islets.

 

[lcloo]

056 is an important part of near shore (about 100km to 200 km fom shore) defence network because of its endurance at patrol station and the weapon it carried, especially the anti-submarine suites on 056A.

It is correct to described it as defensive rather than offensive war ship for that is the main purpose of its roles.

Working with shore based radar, underwater passive sonar networks, AWAC aircraft, 022 missile boats, helicopters, marine patrol aircraft etc, they form a powerful deterrence against unfriendly foreign incursions and spying, especially foreign submarines.

Foreign submarines are very active near China's coasts from 1950s to this day. This was the reason why China built more than 100 type 037 sub-chasers (submarine chaser), which are now being replaced by 056.

 

[S10]

056 is the replacement of the Type 037 boat. PLA Navy produced 150+ Type 037 boats in total. That means PLA Navy needs a big number of 056 for the 037 replacement, although it definitely won't be an 1:1 replacement.

Type 037 boat
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I know why they're producing 056, but I just don't agree with the logic behind it. With enough larger vessels to form the backbone of a blue water navy, you no longer need littoral defence assets to protect your shores. The deterrence comes from being able to project power away from your territories. You don't see the USN building these type of ships, because nobody on earth will mess with 10 carrier strike groups and 10 expeditionary strike groups.