052D destroyers is expected to reach 60, and the new batch will be equipped with advanced phased array radar systems, which will be improved.
2024-05-02 00:33
Published in: Zhejiang Province
The 052D destroyer is the most important destroyer model of our navy and has provided strong support to the navy for a long time. Now, with the improvement of military technology, this destroyer continues to increase its construction plan. In the future, more total deployments are expected, and it is expected to reach 60 ships. The new batch has more advanced improvements in the phased array radar system.
The 052D has been derived from five batches. Every time a new batch of production is launched, there are new upgrades and improvements. This further upgrade of the radar system will bring more powerful assistance to detection and early warning.
The service time of the 052D destroyer has reached 10 years in the blink of an eye. This destroyer has made great contributions to our country's navy and supplemented the deficiencies of our country's destroyer defense. It also greatly makes up for the number of domestically produced destroyers in our country.
The 052D has a length of 155 meters, a width of 20 meters, and a full load displacement of 7,500 tons. It is a ship with a speed of 30 knots and a endurance of 4,000 nautical miles. It has obvious comprehensive performance advantages.
In terms of the power system, two power gas turbines with an alternating diesel-fuel system are installed to assist with powerful power and achieve sufficient power support.
In terms of radar upgrades, the latest news shows that the radar upgraded this time is an X-band active phased array radar, which can achieve multiple functions such as sea area search and airborne warning search.
In terms of radar sensitivity and accuracy, it has a very powerful ability to pursue and lock on targets.
052D can be regarded as a smaller version of my country's 055 10,000-ton large-scale warship. Most of the combat functions on the 10,000-ton large-scale drive can also be found on the 052D. There are 64 vertical launch units, and the 055 has 112 vertical launch units. No wonder Some netizens said that two 052Ds can also provide strong combat power.
In terms of single-ship combat, although its performance is not as good as that of the 10,000-ton cruise ship, it is more flexible and maneuverable, and its upgrade performance has been steadily improving. In the future, it will be in line with the new batch construction plan of the 10,000-ton cruise ship. The increments last a long time.
Now the 052D's digital sonar system has also been upgraded, capable of detecting enemy targets more keenly and at longer distances, and achieving more precise locking and striking. These are the advantages of the 052D, and they also present advantages that are difficult to replace. In addition, It has been working with the Navy for many years and has become a ship that is very suitable for defense and security duties. The increase rate of 052D is also steadily accelerating.
The newly upgraded X-band radar system can achieve more accurate identification and locking of low-altitude targets, which makes it impossible for enemy aircraft and carrier-based aircraft to hide their whereabouts. Generally, the low-altitude flying of drone targets will be detected by the radar. Blind spot operations, and the upgraded radar this time will try to avoid the blind spot problem of the radar to the greatest extent, further improve the navy's safety and security, and can also more effectively present the detection range of the navy's radar.
In terms of weapons, the new batch of 052D ships are also equipped with Eagle Strike series anti-ship missiles, which can present a more violent offensive. The Eagle Strike missile is a newly developed weapon after the Dongfeng series aircraft carrier killer missiles to destroy extremely intense maritime operations. It is also another powerful assisting weapon for the navy.
At present, it is seen that the 052D can carry a combat power of about 280 people, and can be equipped with a variety of weapons with considerable power, such as Haihongqi 9 missiles, Torpedo 8 torpedoes, Changjian 10 missiles, etc. Various types of missiles can be launched through vertical launch units to achieve precise strikes and violent bombings against enemy targets. These are the characteristics of this destroyer that can be used against surface ships, air fighters, and missiles. Submarines on the seabed also have low land targets, providing flexible and precise combat capabilities for comprehensive operations.
The 052D destroyer is also equipped with a powerful naval gun. The diameter of the gun barrel is 130 mm. It can launch strong strikes on sea, air and land. The firepower is so fierce that it is also a very advanced warship among destroyers of the same size.
The reason why our navy attaches great importance to the 052D can be understood from its comprehensive performance. This destroyer can launch Eagle anti-ship missiles 1,000 kilometers away to attack enemy ship targets. It can hit land, sea and air combat targets with great accuracy. Ideally, it also provides the navy with a larger number and stronger configuration of backing forces.
In addition, there is a 24-unit short-range air defense system, which can intensively fire firepower at close range to attack enemy combat targets. These are the new changes brought by 052D, which are also enhancements in combat power.
The newly upgraded new radar system can not only provide early warning when detecting enemy targets, so that our counterattacks and combat deployments can be quickly prepared, but it can also achieve the function of locking the strike target more accurately, allowing the enemy to attack without any control. There is nowhere to escape, and you can complete the counterattack and attack on the enemy in the shortest possible time.
With the support of new radar, it can achieve the purpose of quickly attacking enemies at long distances, greatly improving the efficiency of combat and increasing the winning rate of combat.
The production plan of this destroyer has launched a new task order, and the speed of future deployment will be accelerated accordingly. Together with the 0.55 million-ton cruise ship, it accompanies the aircraft carrier fleet and plays an important role in coastal defense.