In 2023,Chinese NavyOnce again, the peak period of ship construction was ushered in, and a series of new combat ships were launched one after another by major shipyards in the north and south, which greatly advancedChinese Navydevelopment. According to statistics, this yearChinese NavyThe total tonnage of the ships launched reached about 150,000 tons. The addition of this series of new ships further consolidatedChinese NavyAs the second largest in the worldNavystatus. At the same time, there are analysts who believe that in the next few years,Chinese NavyThe tonnage of warships is expected to exceed the 2.5 million ton mark.
This year,Chinese NavyofSurface shipsThe scale continues to expand, further enhancing its combat effectiveness. Of these, 075Amphibious assault shipThe No. 4 ship is the largest in tonnageSurface ships, fully loadedDisplacementUp to 40,000 tons. The ship has multiple types such as loading straight 8C and straight 20Shipping***Perform stereoscopicBeach-rushing landingIt is capable of carrying air-cushion landing craft, mechanized landing craft and other amphibious armored combat vehicles. This makesChinese NavyIt has become the strongest landing equipment in AsiaNavyOne of the strengths.
At the same time, Dalian Shipyard and Jiangnan Manufacturing Plant asChinese NavyThe two major production bases for missile destroyers have successively launched 25 052D destroyers. As the third largest destroyer in our army, the 052D has comprehensive and excellent comprehensive combat capabilities. Compared052C destroyer, 052D has improved in terms of firepower level, radar detection capability, combat information processing capability and fleet command capability. The two shipyards opened the fourth batch almost at the same time052D missile destroyerIn just one year in 2023, 5 destroyers of this type were launched. In addition, the 052D destroyerDisplacementIt has also been increased by the lengthening of the *** deck, which has reached the level of 7000 tons. This further demonstrates the strength of China's shipbuilding industry.
It is also worth mentioning thatChinese NavyThe first 054BCorvetteAlso launched in 2023. This means:Chinese Navy054B in the equipment system leading the modernization of shipsCorvetteIt began to be put into use one after another. 054b in 054aCorvetteOn the basis of improvements, not only the installation of large-diameter vertical hair systems has been improved, but also othersThe ability to equip also improves the living space and comfort of the crew. This makes 054bCorvetteThe endurance of operations in the far sea has been improved, and it has also been madeChinese NavyThe total tonnage increased by 10,000 tons. Predictably, with a large number of 054bCorvetteLaunching one after another, they will gradually replace 054ACorvetteInChinese Navyposition in the equipment system.
ExceptSurface shipsOutside of the expansion,Chinese NavyOn nuclear submarines andConventional power submarinesRemarkable progress has also been made in modernization. According to the data obtained by foreign media through the analysis of satellite images,Chinese Navyof the third generation of attackstype of nuclear submarine093b was built very quickly. Prior to that,Chinese NavyAfter the technical exploration of multiple modifications of the 093 basic model and the 093A model, the advanced attack has been gradually masteredtype of nuclear submarineconstruction technology and key technical barriers. Type 093B isChinese NavyThe first attack with a pump pushtype of nuclear submarine, by optimizing the enclosure and new broadside sonar and other means, the mute ability of the nuclear submarine has been improved. In addition, the installation of vertical missile launchers has also improved anti-ship and land-based strike capabilities. 093b attacktype of nuclear submarineInChinese NavyThe position in is equivalent toSurface ships052D, with mature and reliable technology and strong comprehensive combat effectiveness. Allegedly, in 2023Chinese Navy2-3 093B attacks were launchedtype of nuclear submarine, whose tonnage may not change much from 093a, underwaterDisplacementProbably around 7000 tons.
On the other hand, inConventional power submarinesaspects,Chinese NavyA large-scale modernization program was launched. China bought it from Russia"baseLowe"class submarinesLater, began to gradually build a new generation of domestic onesConventional power submarines。Not only the early ones"Kilo class"withType 035B conventionally powered submarineRetired one after another,Type 039G submarinesIt will also be retired shortly. For the establishment of the gap left to replace these submarines,Chinese NavyLaunched a new generationConventional power submarinesType 039C. Compared with the Type 039B, further improvements have been made in the enclosure layout, AIP power, firepower level and quietness capability. Allegedly,Chinese NavyMore than 3 ships were launched in 2023039C conventionally powered submarine, which is expected to be delivered soonNavyConventional submarine detachments. 039cDisplacementAt around 3000 tons, it is a medium tonnageConventional power submarines, suitable for carrying out combat missions in the near sea and medium and long-range sea areas.
Overall,Chinese NavyIn 2023, significant construction results have been achieved, and the number of new combat ships has not only increasedNavyThe total tonnage has also been further increasedNavyIntegrated combat capabilities. EspeciallySurface shipsThe expansion of the scale and the modernization of nuclear and conventionally powered submarines, forChinese NavyIt provides a more powerful support force in future naval operations. This also showsChinese NavyInMilitaryThe pace of rapid development and modernization in the field of equipment.