054B/next generation frigate
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Looking at the comparison pictures several posts above, I think we can conclude that the hole at the bow is for a VLS and not for a main gun.
#2 conclusion is more likely to be correct IMO.
Because he was asked for a source. "His own reasoning" does not provide for specific information like 6500 ton displacement or 8.2 MW Diesel engines.
Possibly.
Each of these diesel engines are more powerful than the 054A's at 8.2 MW each compared to the 054A's 5MW something, but they are still diesel, so it keeps its 054 designation. PLAN loves their diesels and it keeps the costs down.
Doesn't sound to me that he is still talking about Huitfeldt, but ok. Let it be.
Each of these diesel engines are more powerful than the 054A's at 8.2 MW each compared to the 054A's 5MW something, but they are still diesel, so it keeps its 054 designation. PLAN loves their diesels and it keeps the costs down.
Doesn't sound to me that he is still talking about Huitfeldt, but ok. Let it be.
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Possibly.
Each of these diesel engines are more powerful than the 054A's at 8.2 MW each compared to the 054A's 5MW something, but they are still diesel, so it keeps its 054 designation. PLAN loves their diesels and it keeps the costs down.
Doesn't sound to me that he is still talking about Huitfeldt, but ok. Let it be.
Yes, it was sub-optimally phrased and punctuated, but within the context of how Huitfeldt was first brought up, I think that's what @Tam meant.
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Another CGI-illustrated model of what the 054B could look like. By the famous 3D Chinese military equipment modeller @西葛西造舰 on Youtube.
This time, instead of slanted launchers amidships like those found on previous Chinese frigates, it will be VLS. 32 fore + 16 middle = 48 VLS cells.
Personally, I prefer this all-VLS design over those slanted launchers.
This time, instead of slanted launchers amidships like those found on previous Chinese frigates, it will be VLS. 32 fore + 16 middle = 48 VLS cells.
Personally, I prefer this all-VLS design over those slanted launchers.
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What I am thinking is similar to this but:
The forward VLS is canceled. The CIWS platform is moved forward to occupy the space along with the forward superstructure.
With more space in the middle, you now have two funnel structures.
The main VLS is behind the funnels and between the funnels and the smaller second mast. It's going to be ULVS with 48 cells in all. Main AshM armament would be YJ-18s or VLS fired YJ-83B. The VLS array isn't divided into two, it will all be a single large array farm. Easier to build and maintain, and let's you change this entire section to another version of the section in the future.
The forward superstructure and the rear hanger have beveled corners where the AESA targeting illuminator are embedded.
Need to redesign the main mast to accommodate four panel CEC. One way is to put the frontal array on the front of the main mast, while the second, third and fourth array are placed on the second mast. This part is very important as it enables the ship to link up with similar structures on the 055, the carriers and 075. This allows the ships to share sensory data with one another in real time.
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