Chinese Navy (PLAN) News & Discussions

[no_name]

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Updates on the 11th, 13th and 15th type 054A

[muse]

I hope China will use this chip for nothing other than trials and that they will use it for trials exhaustively - that they will learn everything they need to and will field carriers of not less 100Ktons and will field them only if they have decided to build more than 10 -- why? because the existence of this kind of ship in the PLAN and the development of the kinds of capabilities it can, will be seen as an excuse to cause instability, to make arguments to confront China.

And the adversary is not just large but is HUGE and respects nothing less.

[razgriz19]

[razgriz19]

[razgriz19]

PLAN Sub launching a torpedo!

[lcloo]

PLAN Sub launching a torpedo!

Why is the torpedo out of water? The sub is a Ming Class which is being phased out and mainly used for training purpose. May be the torpedo is a practice round.

[Martian2]

PLAN Sub launching a torpedo!

Is it headed to India?



[Am I going to regret making a little joke? If too many people complain, I'll change it to "headed for Vietnam." That way, only Gambit will complain; which he does anyway.]

[razgriz19]

Why is the torpedo out of water? The sub is a Ming Class which is being phased out and mainly used for training purpose. May be the torpedo is a practice round.

yeah i think its a training round...
and they do travel on the surface if fired from surface of the sea.

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Is it headed to India?



[Am I going to regret making a little joke? If too many people complain, I'll change it to "headed for Vietnam." That way, only Gambit will be complaining; which he does anyway.]

probably during a training exercise..lol

[razgriz19]

[razgriz19]

[razgriz19]

new spy ship??
looks like USS Independence

[no_name]

It's no where in the same class as USS Independence. Just testing out the trimaran design, possibly a survey ship of some sort.

[no_name]

More photos of the new FAC for Pakistan.

PNS AZMAT Fast Attack Craft (Missile) Launched

PNS AZMAT Fast Attack Craft (Missile) Launched ~ Pakistan Military Review
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Noman Bashir was the Chief Guest at the launching ceremony of the 1st Fast Attack Craft (Missile) being built for Pakistan Navy here at Xingang Shipyard, Tianjin, China.

He said that the project of Fast Attack Craft (Missile) construction represents a quantum leap, not only in Defence Production in naval Sector of Pakistan, but also will meet the long standing operational requirement of Pakistan Navy for the Fast Attack Crafts.

AZMAT Class Fast Attack Craft (Missile) has a crew of 12 to 14 sailors which is less than half that of similar FAC(M). Each FAC(M) will cost of around $50 million each.

PNS AZMAT is speculated to be a 500-600 ton, 60-meter Fast Attack Craft (Missile) which will be equipped with eight C-802A/CSS-N-8 Saccade anti-ship missiles.

First Fast Attack Craft (Missile) will be called AZMAT FAC(M) and it is scheduled to be delivered to Pakistan Navy Fleet by April 2012. These ships will be known as AZMAT Class FAC(M)s in service with Pakistan Navy.

Chief of Naval Staff said that induction of Missile Crafts will supplement Pakistan Navy’s warfare capabilties He cherished the hard work put in by China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSOC) and Pakistan Navy team in realizing the construction of the ship in a short time.

Admiral Noman Bashir said, “Pak-China relationship is unique and does not draw any parallel in the world. This relationship over the years has matured in all fields, particularly in defence.” He said that production of the second Fast Attack Craft (Missile) in Pakistan will also be accomplished with the active help of our Chinese friends.

AZMAT Fast Attack Craft (Missile) is equipped with C802A Surface-to-Surface Anti-Ship Missiles which has a range of 180 kilometers. AZMAT FAC(M) uses latest stealthy features to avoide detection from long ranges. force. Admiral Noman Bashir said that AZMAT FAC(M) is equipped with the high tech weapons and sensors to preform extremely versatile missions.

China Defense Blog: More photos of the new FAC for Pakistan.

[Abingdonboy]

Does anyone know what fighter is to fly off China's new ACC Varyag? And have the naval aviators started their training yet, as anvil aviation is one of the toughest tasks a pilot could ever do? As we all know India has chosen and already started induction of their naval fighter (Mig-29K) and that many IN pilots are already carrier qualified from USN and RuN. Also what helos will operate from the ACC? we know IN will operate SeaKing and later SeaHawk and AEW KIMOVS. And where have the PLA(N) pilots received their training, as China has no experience in naval aviation from ACCs and has no allies to turn to who have, how are they going to learn? Trail and error? This could be disastrous.

[no_name]

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Top pic seems to be they type of FACs that China is building for Pakistan.
Bottom may be the new revised type 056.