052C/052D Class Destroyers

Kich

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Going against the convention, I think 25 Type-05D is good enough if PLA planners really believe the Type-052E will be a step up better improvement over the D series. They shouldn't just churn out more D series because of some expectation of conflict with the US. I don't think a conflict is likely anytime soon despite the rhetoric and decoupling.

It would be unwise to end up with high number of ships that might be inferior compared to their successors.
 

by78

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A nice magazine scan.

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Bhurki

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Is there a ceremonial date coming up?
Both of the last 052 and 055 have been painted, and are waiting for one, most probably.
 
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