Introduction:
Recently,The improvement of the Chinese 055 destroyer has attracted widespread attention. As a 10,000-ton destroyer independently developed by China, the 055 can be compared with the Aegis class of the United States, and it represents the highest level of medium engineering. What improvements appeared in the second batch 055 after the first batch entered service? This has become the focus of heated discussions among military fans. As the backbone of the Chinese Navy, the 055 destroyer compares with the Aegis class, as well as the number of 055 and the prospects for technological development, in order to form a more comprehensive judgment on the prospects of this main force.
First, the 055 destroyer improvement focuses on the shipboard equipmentImprove situational awareness and command and control capabilities.
As a large surface combat platform, in order to give full play to the combat effectiveness of its hypersonic missiles and other ***. This is consistent with the design concept of the Aegis class of the US military. Therefore, China's focus on improving the second batch of 055 is shipborne radar, electronic countermeasure system, data link, satellite navigation and other equipment. This gives the 055 destroyer a stronger ability to strike at air, sea, and ground. This idea of continuous improvement not only meets the operational needs, but also meets the overall requirements of the "steady development" of the Chinese Navy. It is foreseeable that subsequent batches of 055 will continue to make new progress on these shipborne equipment to meet the needs of future combat forms.
Second, 055 compared to Aegis,There is still a gap in the payload and types of missiles.
Although China has made great strides in shipboard equipment and electronic systems, which are on a par with the U.S. Aegis class, there is still a big gap between 055 in terms of technology and number of anti-missile and attack missiles. For example, the Aegis class uses the MK41 vertical launch system, and each group can carry four Standard Type III missiles, far exceeding the existing 112-cell vertical launch capability of 055. There is also a huge gap in the number of anti-ship missiles, cruise missiles, etc. Therefore, if the 055 is used in conjunction with the 075 amphibious assault ship, it will be comparable to the US military. This requires China to continuously make new breakthroughs in integrated vertical launch units and missile technology.
Third, the power system and tactical positioning are also worth paying attention to
Chinese netizens have been hoping that both the 054b and 055 will adopt an advanced all-electric propulsion system. This power method increases the maneuverability of the shipNoise is reduced. However, from the current point of view, the possibility of 055 adopting this technology is not high. After all, China is still in the exploration stage in this area. In addition, the tactical positioning of the second batch of 055 has also attracted much attention. Does it still serve primarily as an escort for aircraft carrier battle groups? Or shift the center of gravity to coordinated operations with the 075 amphibious ship? This is related to the future equipment layout of 055. The Chinese Navy needs to find the optimal configuration for different purposes. The answers to these questions are still difficult to determine.
Fourth, quantitative expansion is also crucial
It's not hard to see thatWhether it is shipborne equipment or advanced technology, it is also necessary to expand the total number of combat platforms. After all, the Chinese Navy lags behind the United States and Japan in the number of destroyers and cruisers. Therefore, the serial construction of 055 is key. Only a sufficient number of 055 to form a battle group can exert a strong combat effectiveness. From this point of view, the entry into service of the second batch of 055 is also of great significance. It marks the gradual development of China's 055 destroyers towards "forming" and "serialization". In the future, China may launch several such capital ships every year. This is also necessary to narrow the balance of power between China and the United States.
Fifth, China maintains its advantage in constructionHowever, in terms of overall national strength and industrial base, China is still in a clear advantage. China has a complete ** design and production capacity, while the shipbuilding industry in the United States is shrinking day by day. This means that China can build various types in batches with high efficiency and low cost. This lays the foundation for 055's future technological and quantitative superiority. Combined with China's abundant financial resources, it is foreseeable that the 055 destroyer will still maintain its leading position in the world for some time to come. It will lead the way in the development of large surface combatants in China and the Asia-Pacific region for a long time.
To sum up, although the 055 destroyer still has a gap with the Aegis class in a number of core indicators, judging from the development trend and basic conditions, it will still lead the development direction of the main surface ships in China and the Asia-Pacific region for a long time, and may be the first to use in some cutting-edge technologies. The balance of naval power between China and the United States will continue to evolve in favor of China.