“The 5000 tonne vessels will feature enhanced anti-submarine capabilities, and will feature an all electric propulsion system….The ship’s independently developed integrated electric propulsion system will have a single-axis propulsion power of 20 MW….With the increases in hull size, the 054 will have more space to install complete weapons systems, with a focus on increasing anti-submarine capabilities and survivability, and strengthening operational efficiency.”
If this article is accurate it sounds like they are really stepping up their game some of those systems are comparable to the T45, DDG-1000 and DD19 Akizuki projects.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_054B_frigate
By: Jinan - 8th November 2013 at 22:53
there is no 054B afaik
By: Blitzo - 28th October 2013 at 05:33
My reply to this is the same as it was over on SDF.
The claims are all unsubstantiated, the sources are bogus.
While we can expect IPS on the next generation of chinese surface combatants, claims about displacement, weapons, dimensions and power generation are all BS.
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October 28, 2013 at 4:57 am