Type 055 of the second batchDestroyersIt is about to be launched, which has attracted wide attention from the outside world. Based on the hull of what appears to be a second batch of 055** photographed by commercial satellites at the shipyard, many believe that the first and second batch 055 were the firstDestroyersIt will be launched in early 2024 at the latest. More attention has been paid to the performance and configuration of this batch of 055s than to the time it was launched. In 054CorvetteIn the case of the 054b, which is already a deep improvement, it is likely that the second batch of 055 will also have a series of deep improvements, and will be called 055a. So, in which areas will improvements be made?After improvement, how many places can it rank in the world?
Currently, Type 055DestroyersAlready the most advanced large-scale in the worldDestroyersOne. However, considering that the start of construction of the 055 lead ship Nanchang was before 2014, and the construction period of the ships is relatively long, the technology used by this batch of ships is at least at the level of 10 years ago. Although 055 is a "dreadnought in the new era", in today's rapid development of automation and intelligent technology, it can no longer always stand at the forefront of the times.
Therefore, for this kind of large-scale ** with a long construction period, only a certain degree of upgrade iteration in each batch of construction can maintain the overall technical level of the ship in the leading position in the world. United StatesNavyofBurke-class destroyersis a successful example. AlthoughBurke-class destroyersThe design of the ship's hull was born more than 30 years ago during the Cold War, but through multiple upgrades and iterations, such as Block 1A, BlockA, 2A technology enhancement and the latest Block 3, the Burke-class is still the most advanced large in the worldSurface shipsOne of them is the United StatesNavyThe workhorse. Therefore, it can be said inBurke-class destroyersGuided by the successful experience, the second batch of Type 055DestroyersA series of upgrades is a given.
However, there are certain limitations in terms of the scale and intensity of the upgrade. According to some imaginary drawings, the second batch of Type 055DestroyersMay be usedElectromagnetic cannon。Despite the carrier-basedElectromagnetic cannonAs a kind of science fictionIt sounds powerful and has a longer range than traditional naval guns, but at the moment human technology is not able to solve the problem of stable operation of the guidance component in an electromagnetic acceleration environment, resulting inElectromagnetic cannonIt can only fire unguided shells, and it cannot give full play to the advantage of range. Similarly, it is unlikely that the close-in defense gun will be replaced with a new model, because in addition to the long R&D and production cycle, there are also electromagnetic compatibility problems. So, the second batch of Type 055DestroyersThe focus of the upgrade may be focused on some details.
Among them, the upgrade of the shipboard command and control system is one aspect. By upgrading the shipboard command and control system, the combat efficiency and response speed of the ship can be improved, the commander's perception of the ship and the combat environment can be further improved, and the degree of automation can be strengthened to improve the convenience of the ship's operation.
Also, rightRadarUpgrading the system is also an important aspect. By using the latest transceiver components, it is possible to improveRadarThe anti-stealth detection range and anti-jamming capabilities further enhance the combat capability of the 055A.
In addition, upgrade the shipboardMissilesIt is also a possible direction. With the installation of the latest anti-missile interceptor missiles, it is possible to raiseAircraft carriersFormation against incoming hypersonic attackMissilesto further increase the ship's air defense.
In addition, all-electric propulsion technology may appear on the 055A. Given the Type 055 of the first batchDestroyersAn integrated power system has been installed, which allows the ship to change the power ** mode according to operational needs;Therefore, on the basis of such technology, all-electric propulsion technology can be more easily applied to the 055A, thereby reducing the navigation noise of the ship and improving its comprehensive combat performance.
Finally, in the current laserand microwavesIn the case of the start of the assembly, the relevant is not excludedThe possibility of equipping 055a, or at least leaving the relevant interface for it. LasersCan be used to destroy incoming onesDronesand anti-shipMissiles, and jamming and blinding its infrared seeker, anti-ship to the United StatesMissilesIt is especially effective. Therefore, in order to maintain the advanced state of the art, 055A may consider using these new modelsEquip.
In short, the second batch of Type 055DestroyersWill be in active service Type 055DestroyersA certain degree of detail has been upgraded. Although this level of upgrade makes the second batch of 055s can be called 055A, at least the first few 055As are likely to be relatively conservative.