In the previous post, the author told you about the development and construction of various types of ships in our country's navy, such as 055 destroyers, 052 d destroyers, etc. Today, let's talk about the development of the 054 escort ship. During the development of the 054 destroyer, there was an idea of introducing Russian SA-N-9 missiles. But for a number of reasons, overcoming difficulties, we preferred to make the transition temporarily, not using Soviet air defense systems. So, let's talk about it.
PLA 053H2G type frigate.
First of all, let's talk about the development of water combat boats in our country. For a long time, the development of surface ships has been lagging behind because of the lack of our own strength and the blockade of us from outside. At.
In the fifties and sixties, there were mostly all kinds of fast boats. It was only in the eighties and eighties that we gradually developed our own destroyers and frigates. However, at that time, our main ** was relatively lacking in air defense and anti-submarine, and the Type 053 destroyers that were being developed at that time were generally machine-gun-based. There are only a few experimental ships, equipped with anti-aircraft missiles, but they all perform well. In the early 80s, we experienced a period of "honeymoon" with European and American countries. It is worth pointing out that this period is very crucial, and it is the starting point and the end point of our country's national defense construction. Many of the country's major projects began in the eighties, such as the famous J-10 fighter.
People's Liberation Army Hongqi-7 anti-aircraft missile.
In terms of the naval defense system, we have introduced the Sea Sidewinder missile introduced by France. In view of its excellent comprehensive performance, it has been copied and improved in China. Subsequently, the Hongqi-7 anti-aircraft missile, which has been used to this day, was introduced. The Hongqi-7 anti-aircraft missile is a short-range anti-aircraft missile with an effective attack range of less than 15 km. In the nineties of the last century, the 052 destroyer, the 051 b destroyer, the 053H3 destroyer, which we developed, were all equipped with the Hongqi Type 7.
PLA has short-range air defense capabilities. But this is far from enough, compared with the traditional maritime forces of Europe and the United States, the PLA Navy still lacks medium and long-range air defense capabilities. From the end of the nineties to the beginning of the twenty-first century, China successively introduced four modern frigates from Russia to strengthen its mid-range defense of surface ships.
Since the nineties, the technology of stealth of ships has gradually developed to a new stage. Stealth research is being carried out all over the world, among which the French aircraft carrier Lafay is typified. Since the mid-90s, our surface ships have generally had the problems of small tonnage and poor ocean-going combat capability. Take 053H3 as an example, it is a ship of about 2400 tons, which lacks sufficient marine combat capabilities. With the needs of naval construction in the new era, the development of a new generation of large destroyers has also begun.
In February 2000, we presented the Type 054 main battleship. The approximately 4,000-ton warship uses the most popular stealth concept of the moment. In various fields such as radar, power systems, and ship equipment, we are ready and waiting for the time to come. However, there is still an unresolved problem with the air defense system on the aircraft carrier. At that time, our country's Hongqi-16 anti-aircraft missile had just begun to be studied, and it was not yet time for mass production.
Preliminary plans for the 9 destroyers equipped with SA-N-054.
Time is running out, and at the turn of the 21st century, two Type 054 destroyers were put into production one after another to test their ship capabilities. So, how is the air defense system on an aircraft carrier done? In this regard, there are two diametrically opposed opinions, one is that the existing and stable Red Flag 7 should be continued as a temporary transition. It was also proposed to introduce the Russian SA-N-9 to enhance the defense performance of 054.
The SA-N-9 is a shipborne vertical anti-aircraft missile developed by the USSR in the 80s, the basis of which is a land-based version of the Doyle field defense system. The SA-N-9 is standard on all Russian ships, such as the 4,200-ton Dreadnought, developed in the late eighties in the Soviet Union, equipped with four sets of eight, for a total of 32 SA-N-9 vertical launchers. It must be admitted that if the 054 destroyers at the beginning of the 21st century were equipped with SA-N-9 missiles, it might be an option.
PLA Type 054 corvette.
However, after listening to the suggestions of all parties, we made a thorough consideration, and finally rejected the introduction of the Russian SA-N-9 missile, and instead chose the Hongqi-7 missile, which has been completely finalized. So, why should we abandon SA-N-9?
First of all, the SA-N-9 also has short-range anti-aircraft capabilities close to 12 km. Although the carrying capacity of the vertical launch device has been greatly increased to 32 units, it is not much worse than the Hongqi 7 in terms of distance. Second, if the SA-N-9 is introduced, then it will be necessary to introduce the corresponding radar and other equipment from abroad, and the cost will not be too high, but ** will be relatively high. Thirdly, the SA-N-9 missiles, although they were delivered from abroad, were only a temporary replacement.
PLA 054 Type A corvette.
If only two SA-N-9 missiles are introduced, it means that subsequent maintenance and ammunition updates will become extremely complicated, after all, this is a foreign production of **. to maximize the consistency of logistics and reduce the cost of two 054s. Our two 054 destroyers still use advanced Russian SA-N-9 missiles and are not equipped with advanced SA-N-9 missiles. In 2004 and 2005, two 054 missile destroyers were put into service.
At that time, because the two 054 destroyers used new old antiques, and used many equipment and systems of 053H3, there was a ridicule of "old wine and new bottles". In fact, the main purpose of the development of 054 is also to test the latest technology such as the hull structure and power system of 054, as a test product.
054 A destroyer vertical launch installation.
With the maturity and finalization of the Hongqi-16 air defense system, the country also quickly launched the development of the 054 A frigate. In 2008, the first 054 A destroyer was commissioned, and the PLA Navy was very pleased with its performance. From 2008 to 2023, which lasted 15 years, there were 40 Type 054A destroyers. So far, 37 are in service, and another three are undergoing sea trials and other tests.
Chinese Type 054 Type B corvette.
At the same time, our new generation 6000 ton 054 b destroyers will be put into service one after another next year. The 054 B mentioned above, most likely, is also an experimental ship, which, according to the traditions of our country's Navy, will not change in this case. And the two 054 destroyers, when they were in the middle of the update, replaced the Hongqi 7 anti-aircraft missile with 1 Hongqi 10.
There are many other things in the development and establishment of our country's military strength, and I will talk to you about them in a later post.
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