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

[black-hawk_101]

What is the cost of 052D?

 

[applesauce]

What is the cost of 052D?

state secret, but reasonable costs is probably 900m to 1b

 

[cnleio]

Add VLS cells on board.

 

[Foxtrot Delta]

China Upgrades Shenzen Missile Destroyer With Vertical Launch System, Stealth Capability
Our Bureau
10:11 AM, February 23, 2017
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Guided missle destroyer Shenzhen
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China has upgraded its CNS Shenzen destroyer with a vertical launch system which will enable the ship to carry a larger missile load besides changes to its superstructure intended to reduce its radar signature.

Besides, its four 37-mm two-barrel anti-aircraft guns have been replaced with two close-in weapon systems, whose faster rate of fire increases the vessel's survivability against incoming missiles.

The radars and sonar systems on the ship were also upgraded to enhance its capabilities in terms of reconnaissance, detection and monitoring, Cao Weidong, a researcher at the PLA Naval Military Studies Research Institute was quoted as saying by state-owned Chinamil website.

The website also quoted Fang Bing, a weapon expert from PLA National Defense University, as stating that the modifications on the Shenzhen's masts and superstructure would reduce its radar signature, thus give it stealth capability.

One of the most powerful battleships in the Chinese naval fleet, the Shenzhen started a major upgrade of its weapons and electronics systems in 2014.

It was recently spotted at a naval base of the South Sea Fleet with new weapons and a streamlined superstructure, indicating it has finished the modernization work, the website said quoting Peoples’ Daily.

Source:
http://www.defenseworld.net/news/18...aunch_System__Stealth_Capability#.WK7uQZ9RXqA

 

[MarcsPakistan]

Do u know about next generation frigate that was mentioned in IDEX 2017?

 

[Zarvan]

Guided missle destroyer Shenzhen
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China has upgraded its CNS Shenzen destroyer with a vertical launch system which will enable the ship to carry a larger missile load besides changes to its superstructure intended to reduce its radar signature.

Besides, its four 37-mm two-barrel anti-aircraft guns have been replaced with two close-in weapon systems, whose faster rate of fire increases the vessel's survivability against incoming missiles.

The radars and sonar systems on the ship were also upgraded to enhance its capabilities in terms of reconnaissance, detection and monitoring, Cao Weidong, a researcher at the PLA Naval Military Studies Research Institute was quoted as saying by state-owned Chinamil website.

The website also quoted Fang Bing, a weapon expert from PLA National Defense University, as stating that the modifications on the Shenzhen's masts and superstructure would reduce its radar signature, thus give it stealth capability.

One of the most powerful battleships in the Chinese naval fleet, the Shenzhen started a major upgrade of its weapons and electronics systems in 2014.

It was recently spotted at a naval base of the South Sea Fleet with new weapons and a streamlined superstructure, indicating it has finished the modernization work, the website said quoting Peoples’ Daily.

http://www.defenseworld.net/news/18...aunch_System__Stealth_Capability#.WK-DWzt95PY

Do u know about next generation frigate that was mentioned in IDEX 2017?

They have shown three concepts of Frigates during IDEX 2017

 

[MarcsPakistan]

Guided missle destroyer Shenzhen
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China has upgraded its CNS Shenzen destroyer with a vertical launch system which will enable the ship to carry a larger missile load besides changes to its superstructure intended to reduce its radar signature.

Besides, its four 37-mm two-barrel anti-aircraft guns have been replaced with two close-in weapon systems, whose faster rate of fire increases the vessel's survivability against incoming missiles.

The radars and sonar systems on the ship were also upgraded to enhance its capabilities in terms of reconnaissance, detection and monitoring, Cao Weidong, a researcher at the PLA Naval Military Studies Research Institute was quoted as saying by state-owned Chinamil website.

The website also quoted Fang Bing, a weapon expert from PLA National Defense University, as stating that the modifications on the Shenzhen's masts and superstructure would reduce its radar signature, thus give it stealth capability.

One of the most powerful battleships in the Chinese naval fleet, the Shenzhen started a major upgrade of its weapons and electronics systems in 2014.

It was recently spotted at a naval base of the South Sea Fleet with new weapons and a streamlined superstructure, indicating it has finished the modernization work, the website said quoting Peoples’ Daily.

http://www.defenseworld.net/news/18...aunch_System__Stealth_Capability#.WK-DWzt95PY


They have shown three concepts of Frigates during IDEX 2017

I like the third one in terms of design

 

[lcloo]

Graphic denotation of DDG 167 before and after MLU.

 

[english_man]

We have all seen the update to the DDG 167, and now to the first SOV 136, but is its sister ship 137 also being updated at this current time? I ask, as at the early stage of 136's update, 137 was parked next to it, but i don't remember seeing any refit work being done to it at the time, and havn't seen any newer photographs since, to prove otherwise.
Presumably the 2 newer SOV's will also be updated in the not too distant future, therefore eventually all the major surface combatants of the Chinese Navy will have some form of commonality, and standardization.

 

[lcloo]

I am sure DDG 137 will be refitted as DDG 136 did, but DDG 137 was commissioned two years later than DDG 136, so we could expect refit of DDG 137 to begin only after the completion of DDG 136's sea trials, which is expected to be later this year or early next year.

Refit of these two ships in sequencial order has 2 advantages, first is the data collected from the sea trial of first ship can be apply to the second ship, thus avoiding detected flaws from happening again.

Secondly, lessons from the first refitting enable the second MLU program to work more efficiently.

 

[samsara]

After refit the 051B class destroyer "Shenzhen" #167 now fitted with the YJ-12A supersonic anti-ship cruise missile launcher (鹰击-12 literally means "eagle strike 12")

@OedoSoldier 2017.04.05

 

[grey boy 2]

052C DDG "150" (credits to 15722880870)

DDG 167, 169 after the upgrading

 

[cirr]

DDG 154 “Xiamen” to be inducted shortly

DDG 167 “Shenzhen”

 

[Shotgunner51]

I am sure DDG 137 will be refitted as DDG 136 did, but DDG 137 was commissioned two years later than DDG 136, so we could expect refit of DDG 137 to begin only after the completion of DDG 136's sea trials, which is expected to be later this year or early next year.

Refit of these two ships in sequencial order has 2 advantages, first is the data collected from the sea trial of first ship can be apply to the second ship, thus avoiding detected flaws from happening again.

Secondly, lessons from the first refitting enable the second MLU program to work more efficiently.

Looking for pics of all 4 956/956EM "Sovernmy" after MLU, if you have any please share, thanks!

 

[Beast]

Looking for pics of all 4 956/956EM "Sovernmy" after MLU, if you have any please share, thanks!

State secret. Russian will not like it if they see the picture.