In order to expand the effective range of its naval forces and to acquire the ability to project power farther out to sea, the PLAN needed modern warships that could both protect themselves and defeat an opponent.The Chinese government would embark on the most extensive naval modernization program in modern history, one that has seen the PLAN grow from an antiquated coastwise navy to a truly potent blue water force. All rights reserved.Military Analysis: The Type 052D Class Guided Missile Destroyer SouthFront (SF). For the pennant numbers of regiment level destroyers Copyrights 2015-2019. There would be hangar space aft for two helicopters as well as a flight deck.China has steadily modernized its navy over the past two decades, with an obvious acceleration in both its capabilities and acquisition of vessels in recent years. In this case; however, they are rapidly gaining a numerical superiority.The Type 052D guided missile destroyer is an extremely capable, modern surface warfare combatant that provides the PLAN with a strengthened and growing blue water capability. The PLAN will no longer be limited in its range of operations, dependent upon land-based air defense coverage. In theory, all VLS cells could be loaded with anti-ship missiles or anti-ship cruise missiles to create a powerful “Aircraft Carrier Strike Group Killer”. Missile complement for the 128 total VLS cells would be similar to the Type 052, with the possible addition of more capable cruise missiles not yet disclosed. The Type 052D DDG can stand alone and defend itself from multiple threats. The crowning achievement of this effort is the Type 052 (NATO designation: The Type 052D Class DDG is the latest development in the Type 052 family of destroyers. The vessel would likely be armed with two 64 cell VLS fore and aft of the bridge, a large deck gun in a stealthy turret, as well as a full complement of ASW weapons and close-in defense systems. This missile reportedly has an inertial guidance system fed by the BeiDuo Satellite System (BDS), often referred to as the Chinese GPS system.Propulsion: Twin gas-turbine main engines, twin marine diesel auxiliaries.64 cell VLS armed with any combination of ASW, ASCM, LACM, and SAMs.One of the more striking aspects of the Type 052D DDG program is the rate at which these surface warfare platforms have been constructed. Her AESA radar has obviously been improved with the most advanced such radar that China has produced. A pair of enclosed boat/raft launching systems similar to that of the Due to the greater angle of superstructure slope, more space was made available for the There are many other Chinese internet forums claiming that the difference between the VLS on Type 052D and VLS on Type 054A is simply a rearrangement of exhaust to a different location and Type 052D is still utilizing the hot launch method like Type 054A, but used a more advanced method of What is also confirmed by semi-official sources in China is that the VLS on Type 052D is built to Various Chinese internet sources have claimed that Type 052D is equipped with a newest Chinese data link which has just completed national certification in Jun 2012 and publicized by the end of year.Chinese military, diplomatic, and media circles informally designate the Type 052D as "Zhonghuashendun / 中华神盾 And there are more destroyers of this class on the way. Type 052C/052D Class Destroyers. An added urgency has recently manifested itself in recent “freedom of navigation” operations on the part of this alliance, with both the U.S. and now Australia flying aircraft over Chinese island building projects in the Spratly Islands. 2 destroyer, the commander is regiment level. The vessel has an aft hangar and flight deck for one helicopter for support, reconnaissance and long range ASW defense. While the Type 052C has only 6 unit, the 24th Type 052D has already appeared. Thanks. Chinese destroyers lacked the AAW capability to defend themselves beyond the range of land-based anti-aircraft missile batteries. With the acquisition of an aircraft carrier, and with a second currently being built, as well as three type 052D DDGs (of 12) and four Type 071 LPDS (of 6) China has built a formidable access/area denial capability to reinforce its claims in the South China Sea. Its layout slightly differs from that of the earlier Type 052C class, as its superstructure inclines inward at a greater angle for reduced radar cross-section. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has declared two new surface combatants ready for combat. The YJ-18 has an effective range of 290 nautical miles, with a theoretical threat area of 264,200 square nautical miles.