In this footage released on January 6, 2026, Chinese Type 055 destroyers CNS Nanchang, CNS Lhasa, CNS Anshan and CNS Wuxi ...

China’s decision to send four Type 055 destroyers to sea together marks a new level of confidence in a warship already ...

China’s surface combatants are set to receive a new hypersonic anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) capability following the ...

The Chinese navy is the largest in the world in terms of number of vessels. It is estimated that the navy has 41 destroyers across eight classes. Its most powerful destroyer class, the Type 055 or ...

The Type 055 destroyers are large ships, probably displacing around thirteen thousand tons and carrying 112 vertical launch system (VLS) cells, in addition to a 130-millimeter gun and a wide array of ...

China's new Type 055 cruiser is its most modern and powerful surface combatant. The ship China labels as a destroyer is so large it compares more to US cruisers. China is building these ships fast ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On July 3rd, China launched two gigantic “Renhai” Type 055 ...

Here’s What You Need To Remember: In close-in defensive capability, the Type 055 possesses a slight edge over the Japanese Kongo and Atago-class destroyers, as the Japanese destroyers only use 20mm ...

China has a new larger Type 055 destroyer. I has an estimated displacement of 12,000 tons and and overall length of 180 meters. The latest USA Arleigh Burke Flight IIA weighs in at 9,200 tons, with an ...

China has reportedly begun construction of its sixth Type 055 guided-missile destroyer on order for the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), according to commercial satellite imagery analyzed by IHS ...