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The Type 055: A Glimpse into the PLAN’s Developmental Trajectory

Type 055 at sea

Type 055 first of class ‘Nanchang’ at sea during trials. Source: Chinese Internet


The Type 055 Renhai destroyer, which displaces 12,000 tonnes, represents a significant advance in People’s Liberation Army Navy blue-water surface combatant vessel capabilities, in terms of both size and complexity.

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Dr Sidharth Kaushal

Senior Research Fellow, Sea Power

Military Sciences

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