Discussion continued here to avoid derailing original thread.
The satellite photographs of said FFL (taken 31 July 2025 on Earthstar Geographics), which is already launched sometime in April/May this year:
Comparison between said new FFL (bottom) and the 056/A FFL (top) built by the same shipyard:
In fact, the original photo from near ground level already has the stern view of said new FFL:
The bow section seen protruding out of the foreground structures is also seen in the satellite photograph. It is unsure whether this is the second unit of the same FFL-class, or a separate class of FFL entirely:
All the above photos are posted by @里海赛艇 on Weibo.
The original poster also noted that unlike the 056A FFL, this new FFL lacks a launch/recovery port for a towed variable depth sonar and a strategic satellite communication antenna. Therefore, it is highly likely that this FFL is intended for military export.
The satellite photographs of said FFL (taken 31 July 2025 on Earthstar Geographics), which is already launched sometime in April/May this year:
Comparison between said new FFL (bottom) and the 056/A FFL (top) built by the same shipyard:
In fact, the original photo from near ground level already has the stern view of said new FFL:
The bow section seen protruding out of the foreground structures is also seen in the satellite photograph. It is unsure whether this is the second unit of the same FFL-class, or a separate class of FFL entirely:
All the above photos are posted by @里海赛艇 on Weibo.
The original poster also noted that unlike the 056A FFL, this new FFL lacks a launch/recovery port for a towed variable depth sonar and a strategic satellite communication antenna. Therefore, it is highly likely that this FFL is intended for military export.
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