055 is China's latest research and development of the latest 10,000-ton large submarine, its overall combat effectiveness and advanced technology content are very high, especially its saturation attack power and destructive power is very amazing. To date, a total of 8 units have been delivered for the 055, whose energy system uses self-made GT-25000 turbine engines with 4 units of 24 MW each.
Recently, it was reported that China has developed a new generation of 40 MW CGT-40 turbines, almost twice as many as the GT-25000 type. In addition, the gas turbine is also detachable, easy to repair and replace, and does not need to be welded to the hull, which greatly improves its work efficiency and safety performance. In addition, this type of gas turbine also has excellent working performance and adaptability, and can continue to work under complex and changeable offshore conditions, providing strong energy support for the safe production of ships.
If the new turbine were to be replaced with the 055 destroyer, what would be its effectiveness? Some people speculate that this will turn the future Project 055 frigate into an arsenal ship for China, so that it can carry more missiles and armaments?
According to some analysis, it is likely that the displacement of the new batch of 055 will be increased from the current 12,500 tons to 18,000 tons, which will allow it to carry more combat equipment and missiles. In addition, because the new generation of gas turbines is more powerful, it can increase the speed and range of the ship, and the number of gas turbines can also be reduced from 4 to 2, so as to provide more space for the installation of vertical launch equipment. In this way, 055's attack power and attack intensity will be greatly improved, and it will be an all-round bombardment and devastating blow to the enemy.
As the world's most cutting-edge destroyer, 055 shows a very high level of science and technology in terms of volume, firepower, detection and protection, and is the main force of our country, providing a strong guarantee and forward force for the entire aircraft carrier battle group, and can also carry out various battles alone. If all of this new-generation turbocharged engine is replaced, the combat effectiveness of the 055 will be raised to a new level, and it will become an "iron fist" more suitable for maritime defense and confrontation, and will make great contributions to defending our country's maritime sovereignty and territorial security.
Type 055 frigates have significant superiority over Western destroyers of the same class. Take the American Ticonderoga, for example, its displacement is about 10,000 tons, and it is equipped with 128 missile launchers, which is not as good as the 112 missiles of 055. This is not due to the fact that we are equipped with less armaments, but that the country has planned ahead for the future, leaving plenty of room for future development. And if the 055 is equipped with a vertical hair body, its power will be greatly improved, and it will be the strongest attack power in the world today**, which is also the wish of many netizens and military enthusiasts. Thanks to the introduction of new gas turbines, this prospect is expected to become a reality in the near future.