China's Type055 Destroyer Ship Brief



The Type 055 Renhai-class destroyer is a modern and advanced class of guided missile destroyers developed and operated by the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) of China. These destroyers are a significant addition to China’s naval capabilities and are designed to fulfill various roles within a naval task force, including air defense, anti-submarine warfare, and long-range strike capabilities. Here are some key technical details about the Type 055 Renhai-class destroyer:

Displacement: The Type 055 destroyer has an estimated full-load displacement of approximately 12,000 to 13,000 tons, making it one of the largest and heaviest destroyer classes in the world.

Dimensions:
Length: Approximately 180 meters (590 feet)
Beam: Approximately 20 meters (65 feet)
Draft: Estimated at 6.6 meters (21.6 feet)

Propulsion:
The Type 055 is equipped with a combined gas turbine and gas turbine (COGAG) propulsion system, which provides a high level of speed and agility.

Speed:
It is reported to have a top speed of around 30 knots (approximately 55.5 kilometers per hour).

Crew:
The destroyer is crewed by a complement of around 300 to 350 personnel.

Armament:
The primary armament of the Type 055 includes a variety of missile systems, including vertical launch systems (VLS) for anti-air, anti-ship, and land-attack missiles.
It is equipped with advanced air defense systems, such as the HHQ-9B surface-to-air missile system, which provides a significant anti-aircraft capability.
It also features anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities, including torpedo launchers.
The Type 055 is armed with naval guns for close-in defense against surface threats.

Sensors and Electronics:
The destroyer is equipped with advanced radar systems, including active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, to provide comprehensive situational awareness and target tracking capabilities.
It features advanced command, control, and communication systems, enabling it to coordinate with other vessels and aircraft effectively.

Stealth Features:
The Type 055 incorporates various design elements to reduce its radar cross-section and enhance stealth characteristics, making it more difficult for adversaries to detect and target.

Role and Capabilities:
The Type 055 Renhai-class destroyer serves as a versatile and multi-role warship, capable of performing a wide range of missions, including escorting aircraft carriers, providing air defense for naval task forces, and conducting land-attack missions.
It enhances China’s power projection capabilities in both regional and global contexts.

Variants:
There are different variants of the Type 055 destroyer, including the Type 055A and potentially more advanced versions, which may incorporate additional technologies and improvements.

The Type 055 Renhai-class destroyer represents a significant advancement in China’s naval capabilities and is a key component of its efforts to modernize and expand its naval fleet. These destroyers are expected to play a crucial role in the PLAN’s future maritime operations and power projection efforts.

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27 thoughts on “China's Type055 Destroyer Ship Brief”

  1. Settling for a simple, very powerful but fuel inefficient drive system is common sense for the Chinese. They have no naval interests to speak of outside the SCS; short range is just not a big problem for them where it certainly would be for the USN.

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  2. First, let's assume that the PLAN's production pipeline isn't affected by Tofu Dreg issues which seem endemic with many things produced by China. The next open question is the command staff of these vessels. So a dozen type 055's requires 12 seasoned captains, right? And right below captain, you need good execs and division leaders who can expertly direct the crew. We know that personnel in authoritarian regimes such as the CCP select people based on loyalty first, right? And not just loyalty to the Party but loyalty to the right elements of the Party.

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  3. This is the ship that beat EG-18G jamming attempt and forced US carrier fleet to retreat back in December 2023.

    That incident caused US navy commander William Coulter to get sacked lol

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  4. why do so many people have such an outdated look on any Chinese industry in terms of quality… I mean they did change a lot but the impression seems tp be stuck pre 21st century

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  5. there is zero institutional naval combat knowledge in the PLAN. There last naval combat victory came in the Ming dynasty in the 1300's China can accumulate all their shiny and brand new toys, but using them in war is an entirely different story. Frankly, I think these videos are giant distractions that, I would argue, many who study military history see as a giant glaring problem with China naval capabilities. Everything changes once the shooting starts and the United States has literally hundreds of years of honed institutional experience in fighting a naval war. The Chinese have never projected or participated in imperial ambitions in their history and I'm not sure you can flick your fingers and all of a sudden your cultural identity has changed. That said, this IS an arms race that China and the USA are playing, but I don't think we can just compares apples to oranges when it comes to PLAN equipment, it doesn't work that way. I just wish the capabilities race was talked about more, since hearing and seeing PLAN "impressive" technologies means literally nothing in actual combat.

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  6. “Eagle Strike” actually means “strike down like an eagle”. It was derived from Mao’s famous poem “Eagle strike from mighty sky”. Mao himself borrowed from ancient Chinese poem which is very elegant and romantic. Sorry Bro, this name is not for anti-America metaphor.😂 20:10

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  7. Not sure the endurance statistics of Type 055 came from (wiki said 5000nm/12kt ) . Most public information indicated Arleigh Burke class has a range of 4400nm/20kt, which is already inferior to Ticonderoga class cruiser (6000/20kt). Apart from the fuel efficiency of the main engines, another key factor is the hull shape; the "thinner" hull has lower drag and better fuel efficiency. Arleigh Burke's length-to-beam ratios is about 7.7 (154m x 20m), Suprisingly, the ratio of Type 055 is (180m x 23, about 7.82), which means Type 055 didn't take much advantage there. Considering the (alleged) lower efficiency of Chinese QC280 gas turbine, the range performance (without refueling) of Type 055 is not likely to exceed Arleigh Burke.

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  8. Historically, all U.S.-China wars ended in failure.
    1949, China's internal war.
    1950, Korean War.
    1955, Vietnam War.
    China's military capabilities are now much stronger than in the past, while the U.S. is more divided than before. This is all the result of those political clowns.

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  9. @ Sub Brief During your career as a USN submariner, have you ever encountered any of the Yugoslav Sava-class diesel-electric submarines and will you produce a video about them someday?

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