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The Type 055 will basically use the same level of technology as the Flight III model, but it will be a bit larger, thus it is superior.
So you subscribe to the belief that it is the 12,000t model, with 128 VLS?
I've heard this rumor, and it's hopefully going to come true, but in looking at the past vessels the PLA has launched, it doesn't seem to be the way they operate. There seems to be only a marginal increase in displacement for every new type built. Do you know if there is a reason why the Type 055 will be any different.
BTW, if what that Henri K guy (not sure his name; I forgot) says ends up being accurate, and he apparently has good connections because he has a good track record, then the PLA will actually be commissioning a class superior to anything the US has in store!! That is of course until the Zumwalt-class comes along (though due to US financial meltdown there will only be three!!).