Type 052D DDG News & Discussions

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Chinese Internet widely circulates that the first new type 052DG is ready to be launched soon. 052DG is an improved variant of 052D with various upgrades, including a lengthened helicopter landing deck. The letter "G" or gai 改 in Chinese means "Improve".

Bracketed in red is very likely the new type 052DG. This photo was taken many months ago.
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It has launched in 2018.7.7

 

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JN satellite image10.07.2018

055s, 052Ds, "052DGs"

 

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So most likely 052DG not yet 052E?

If it will have integrated mast I believe it could be 052E, but we will see

 

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https://m.weibo.cn/1740979351/4260869213396324

 

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O52DL #1(launched on 29.06.2018)

with changes in length, radar, electronic system, weapons system etc.

052DL #2 is due for launch by the end of this month.

 

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https://m.weibo.cn/5293335778/4266881806579713

 

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