SinoSoldier
Colonel
Here are some speculation evolving around some future major Chinese combat vessels:
1. Type 052D DDG: this will be a 10,000 ton destroyer, upgraded version of the Type 052C, with up to 96 VLS launchers and 128 YJ-12 anti ship missiles. Construction is expected in 2012. This will be the main surface combatant of the future PLA Navy.
2. Type 051D DDG: this will be an enlarged and enhanced variant of the Type 051C, with possible parallel construction time with the Type 052D.
3. Type 054B FFG: not much is known, but it is expected to enter construction after the 12th Type 054A is launched (I'm expecting late 2011).
4. Type 095 SSN: it could feature VLS launched cruise and anti ship missiles. Initial operational capability could be achieved as early as 2012. It may also feature pump jet propulsion.
5. Type 096 SSBN: with 24 SLBMs, this monster would be based on the Type 094. Its design reportedly has already been finished, and could enter construction in a few years, after 2 Type 095 SSNs are built.
6. Type 094 Type 2: this is a newer variant of the Type 094 SSBN, with 16 SLBMs, and could be launched 2011-2012. Not much is known. It may not even exist.
7. Type 081 HLD: capacity to carry up to 500 troops, this LHD will enter construction after 3 Type 071 LPDs are built. (Probably 2012-2013).
8. Type 089 CV: conventional aircraft carrier, 65000 tons displacement. 3 may be built, including the Varyag.
9. Type 085 CV: nuclear powered aircraft carrier, 93000 tons displacement. 2 may be built.
Sources: Information Dissemination, Deagel, SinoDefence, Huitong, various military blogs.
Not every future vessel is included. But these are some that we know of.
Please provide your opinion and criticism and your own sources as well.
1. Type 052D DDG: this will be a 10,000 ton destroyer, upgraded version of the Type 052C, with up to 96 VLS launchers and 128 YJ-12 anti ship missiles. Construction is expected in 2012. This will be the main surface combatant of the future PLA Navy.
2. Type 051D DDG: this will be an enlarged and enhanced variant of the Type 051C, with possible parallel construction time with the Type 052D.
3. Type 054B FFG: not much is known, but it is expected to enter construction after the 12th Type 054A is launched (I'm expecting late 2011).
4. Type 095 SSN: it could feature VLS launched cruise and anti ship missiles. Initial operational capability could be achieved as early as 2012. It may also feature pump jet propulsion.
5. Type 096 SSBN: with 24 SLBMs, this monster would be based on the Type 094. Its design reportedly has already been finished, and could enter construction in a few years, after 2 Type 095 SSNs are built.
6. Type 094 Type 2: this is a newer variant of the Type 094 SSBN, with 16 SLBMs, and could be launched 2011-2012. Not much is known. It may not even exist.
7. Type 081 HLD: capacity to carry up to 500 troops, this LHD will enter construction after 3 Type 071 LPDs are built. (Probably 2012-2013).
8. Type 089 CV: conventional aircraft carrier, 65000 tons displacement. 3 may be built, including the Varyag.
9. Type 085 CV: nuclear powered aircraft carrier, 93000 tons displacement. 2 may be built.
Sources: Information Dissemination, Deagel, SinoDefence, Huitong, various military blogs.
Not every future vessel is included. But these are some that we know of.
Please provide your opinion and criticism and your own sources as well.
YJ-12 is said to be some top secret supersonic antiship cruise missile. I don't expect this missile to be small. Seen how big surface launched supersonic ASCMs are?