For comparison, the U.S. Navy commissioned only four warships in all of 2014.
Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard
Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard, a subsidiary of the China State
Shipping Corporation, builds both advanced warships, as well as high
tech commerce vessels like Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) carriers.
4th Type 071 LPD
The 20,000 ton Tanggula Shan is China's fourth Landing Platform
Dock, with a built in well deck which allows Chinese Marines to start
amphibious assaults out of the range of coastal defense.
Another Type 054A Frigate
The stealthy Type 054A frigate, 21st in its class, is China's
most modern medium sized surface combatant, with capable air defense and
anti-submarine systems.
Type 1130 CIWS
The Type 1130 CIWS, with 11 30mm barrels, is the largest Gatling
cannon in the world, firing up to 11,000 rounds a minute (that's nearly
200 rounds a second). Its designers say that it can shoot down 90% of
incoming supersonic missiles.
Type 0815G Spy Ship
This Type 815G spy ship uses its giant radomes to vacuum in enemy
electronic activity and communications, providing China with a way to
monitor foreign strategic, naval and air activities both in the near
seas and internationally (one even went to Hawaii last summer).
A Busy Day
On this fine January 22, 2015 day, you can see three recently
launched Chinese warships: the massive Type 071 LPD in front, the Type
815G spy ship somewhat hidden behind it, and the new Type 054A frigate
in the background (which orange coverings on its sensor and
communications domes above the helicopter hangar).
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