Recently, China Shipbuilding Corporation released an interesting 5,000-ton classCorvetteConcept map。As you can see from the picture, this shipCorvetteThe top of the bridge is similar to the 055 type 10,000 tons developed by ChinaDestroyersThe tower type is a one-piece mast and is equipped with 4 sidesPhased array radarand 48 pcsVertical launch system。ThisConcept mapAs soon as it was **, it immediately attracted wide attention from the outside world.
This oneCorvetteIf such a configuration is really adopted, it will become the first model that China has launched to the international arms trade market with 4 sidesPhased array radarofCorvette。Considering that Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other Middle Eastern oil countries were interested in buying from China052deForeign tradeDestroyersWe have reason to believe that this ship resembles 052D and 055DestroyersofCorvette"It will become a new generation of China's high-end foreign trade ships for rich countries such as oil-producing countries in the Middle East.
1. Political tendencies in the international arms market
InternationalArms** It is not a simple market behavior, but with the stateDiplomatic activityClosely related. Countries are choosingWhen equipping the country, it often considers whether the political relations and diplomatic position with the country are consistent. For example, countries such as Japan, South Korea, and other countries, which maintain close allies with the United States, are unlikely to buy from Russiaequipment, and countries such as Syria, Iran, Algeria, etc., which are traditional allies of Russia, are also unlikely to buy AmericanEquip. This is because of the purchaseEquipment is not only a market behavior, but also a political statement, which can show that there is an alliance with the first country or stand together in a diplomatic position.
2. The demand of the international arms market
In the option to buy foreign trade, the vast majority of countries prefer to chooseCorvetteIt's notDestroyers。054AP purchased by PakistanCorvetteis a case in point, the Saar of Israel- 6 cruisersIt is also based on the German Braunschweig classCorvetteDesigned for prototypes. These examples show that ChinaMilitaryThe group wants to be internationalArmsThe market opens up foreign tradeSurface shipsIt is better to develop a ship specifically for foreign trade, rather than to convert an existing ship into a foreign trade model.
1. The tonnage that is more suitable for the demand
This is a 5,000-ton shipCorvetteofDisplacementthan 054AP exported to PakistanCorvetteMore than about 1000 tons, for some there is a demand for coastal defenseNavyFor smaller countries, this tonnage, while slightly larger, is still at an acceptable level.
2. High-performance equipment configuration
This oneCorvetteI adopted 4 sidesPhased array radar, which is incomparable among foreign trade ships. Phased array radarWith a higher detection range and more accurate target tracking capabilities, it can provide ships with better information warfare capabilities. This will appeal to many customers who are looking for high-performance ships.
3. Advanced technical level
from 5000 tonsCorvetteIt is similar to the 055 typeDestroyersJudging from the tower type one-piece mast, we have reason to believe that the new typeCorvetteThe overall technology has reached a fairly high level. Under the support of this technology, even in terms of tonnage, it is not as good as 6,000 tons of foreign tradeDestroyers, the comprehensive combat capability will not be much worse, it is enough to become internationalArmsA rookie in the market.
While China is designing and building ships in service, it also has the ability to independently design and build another type of ship that is mainly aimed at foreign trade. This shows ChinaShipbuildingThe technology and construction capabilities have reached the world-class level, which will also greatly improve ChinaShipbuildingFactoryProduction potential.
In the future development, if China needs to fully mobilize construction, these additional foreign tradeProduction capacity will become an increase in active serviceSignificant support for production capacity. Over time, these capabilities will further strengthen China internationallyMilitaryposition in the market.