MilitaryType-052C (Luyang II)
Destroyerconfirmed
The Type 052C Luyang II-class destroyer is a class of guided-missile destroyers built by China for the People's Liberation Army Navy. It was the first PLAN destroyer class to be equipped with a modern phased array radar and vertical launching system for air defense missiles.
Specifications
| Type | Destroyer |
| Origin | China |
| Manufacturer | China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) |
| Introduced | 2004 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 55.5 km/h |
| Range | 14,800 km |
| Crew | 280 |
| Weight | 7,000 t |
History
Manufactured by China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC), this class of destroyer entered service in 2004, representing a further advancement in China's naval capabilities.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| China | 6 | confirmed |
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