The destroyer “Zhengzhou” is the new-generation
guided missile destroyer independently researched, developed, designed
and manufactured by China. It is the second warship of its kind to enter
the service of the East China Sea Fleet following its predecessor, the
destroyer “Changchun”.
With the hull number of 151, maximum length of 155 meters, width
of 17 meters, and a full load displacement of 6,000-plus tons, this
new-type destroyer is equipped with multiple sets of new-type weapons
and equipment independently researched and developed by China. With
advanced performance and state-of-the-art equipment, it is able to
attack surface ships and submarines either independently or in coordination
with other naval forces, and has stronger combat capabilities of long-distance
alerting and detection as well as area air-defense.
According to the briefing made by Li Yigang, captain of the guided
missile destroyer “Zhengzhou”, the officers and men on
board are able to skillfully operate all equipment, and have outstanding
performance in the evaluations of various practical operations based
on the previous tests and trial navigation.
Wang Huayong, political commissar of the East China Sea Fleet, presented
the military flag and the naming certificate to the destroyer “Zhengzhou”
