Type 052D Kungming class
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Type 052D Kunming Class Destroyer - Chinese Navy
Luyang III Guided Missile Destroyer DDG - PLAN |
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The Type 052D "Kunming" class (Nato designation: Luyang III) is the latest generation of guided-missile destroyer (DDG) of the Chinese Navy. It is based on its predecessor, the Type 052C DDG and likely shares the same hull. However the Type 052D incorporates many improvements in terms of design as well as sensors and weapons fit. This new class of vessel is considered as the Chinese equivalent to the American AEGIS destroyers.
Type 052D destroyers are fitted with the latest generation of Chinese phased array radar. The four arrays on each vessel are larger (and likely more powerful) than those found on the previous generation Type 052C destroyers. The size of these new arrays explains the slightly modified design of the bridge structure. Type 052D is also fitted with a new, larger main gun (130mm) and a new generation of vertical launch system capable of launching different types of missiles unlike the circular, cold launch system fitted on Type 052C. This new class of powerful Destroyer undoubtly illustrates the PLAN's ambition in becoming a true blue water navy and a force to be reckoned with on the 7 seas. |
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Variants
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- Type 052C: Type 052D is an evolution of the Type 052C Luyang II / Lanzhou class
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» Long range, area air defense |
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Same general layout as Type 052C, with slightly larger and higher bridge which explains the larger displacement of Type 052D despite the two types almost share the same hull. Type 052D features an improved stealth design compared to its predecesor.
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Guns: » 1x H/PJ-38 130mm main gun » 1x H/PJ-12 30mm CIWS Missiles: A total of 64 Vertical Launch System (VLS) cells: » 32x fore (behind the main gun) » 32x aft (ahead of the helicopter hangar) To launch: - HHQ-9B long range Surface to Air Missile - YJ-18A supersonice Anti-Ship Missile - ASROC (Anti-Submarine ROCket) CY-2 carrying Yu-8 torpedo » 1x Type 710.SJ01-24 launcher with 24x HQ10 Torpedoes: » 2x Type 7424B Triple torpedo launchers 324mm (for Yu-7 Torpedoes) |
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Propulsion type: CODOG (Combined diesel or gas) Gas turbines: 2x QC280 Diesel engines: 2x MTU-20 V956 TB92 2x Propeller Shafts |
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