CNS Jiaozuo (163)

Guided-Missile Destroyer Warship

China | 2022

"CNS Jiaozuo 163 was commissioned into service with the PLAN in early-2022 and makes up a critical component of the South Sea Fleet."

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CNS Jiaozuo (163) serves as one of the 25 in-service Type 052D (Luyang III-class) guided-missile destroyers of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). The warship if a 7,500 ton development with a 64-cell missile loadout making it a potent player in Chinese actions involving the South Sea Fleet. The ship was commissioned in 2022 alongside sisters Shaoxing (134) and Lishui (157).

The Type 052D destroyer features a COmbined Diesel-Or-Gas (CODOG) propulsion arrangement to maximize fuel efficiency in Blue Water operations. The arrangement involves a pair of QC-280 gas turbines with 2 x MTU (German) 20V956TB92 series diesel units both used to drive a twin shaft approach. The warship can make headway in ideal conditions at 30 knots and range out to 4,500 nautical miles.

Dimensionally, the vessel has a running length of 511 feet with a beam of 59 feet and a draught of 19.7 feet. Displacement if 7,500 tons under full loads.

Installed aboard the warship is a mix of sensors and processing systems designed to facilitate searching, tracking, and engagement of at-sea targets. This includes the Type 346A multi-function 3D AESA radar fit, the Type 518 series air-search radar, and the Type 364 air- and surface-search radar. Fire control is directed by the Type 366 installation. Navigation is aided by the Type 760 system. Electronic Warfare (EW) is handled through the H/RJZ-726 countermeasures system as well as 4 x Type 726-4A decoy launchers.

Armament is centered on the 64-cell Vertical Launching System (VLS) capable of supporting HHQ-9 Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAMs), YJ-18 Surface-to-Surface Missiles (SSMs) and/or CY-5 Anti-Ship Missiles (ASMs). There is also a 24-cell HQ-10 SAM launcher for handling short-to-mid-ranged aerial threats. The ballistic-based solution is a 130mm turreted deck gun over the forecastle. The Type 1130 serves as the Close-in Weapon System (CIWS) to deal with extreme short-ranged threats.

Externally, the warship takes on a wholly modern look with attention paid to stealth measures and minimizing protrusions. This leaves the forecastle largely unobstructed around the deck gun. The bridge section is elevated and set behind the trainable air-defense installation. Atop the bridge is a radome and the main mast is integrated to the rear of the structure. The smoke funnels are paired amidships and are of a low-profile enclosed design. Aft of the funnels is a radar installation. The hull superstructure terminates with the full-service hangar facility which, used in conjunction with the helipad, supports a single rotorcraft for over-the-horizon work.

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Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one sea-going vessel design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for CNS Jiaozuo (163).

CODOG (COmbined Diesel-Or-Gas): 2 x QX-280 gas turbines with 2 x MTU 20V 956TB92 marine diesel engines driving 2 x Shafts astern.
Propulsion

30.0 kts
34.5 mph
Surface Speed

4,519 nm
5,200 miles | 8,369 km
Range

Structure
The bow-to-stern, port-to-starboard physical qualities of CNS Jiaozuo (163).

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Personnel
Complement

511.9 ft
156.03 meters
O/A Length

59.0 ft
17.98 meters
Beam

19.7 ft
6.00 meters
Draught

7,500
tons
Displacement

Armament
Available supported armament and special-mission equipment featured in the design of CNS Jiaozuo (163).

1 x 130mm turreted deck gun.
1 x 64-cell Vertical Launching System (VLS) supporting Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM), Surface-to-Surface Missile (SSM), and Anti-Ship Missile (ASM) solutions.
1 x 24-cell HQ-10 SAM launcher.
Type 1130 Close-In Weapon System (CIWS).

Air Arm
Available supported fixed-wing / rotary-wing aircraft featured in the design of CNS Jiaozuo (163).

1 x Medium-lift navalized helicopter supported from stern-based hangar-helipad deck area.

Ships-in-Class (31)
Notable series variants as part of the CNS Jiaozuo (163) family line as relating to the Type 052D (Luyang III-class) group.

CNS Jiaozuo (163)

Operators
Global operator(s) of the CNS Jiaozuo (163). Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national naval warfare listing.

Shipbuilder(s): Jiangnam Shipyard - China

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Mission Roles
Some designs are single-minded in their approach while others offer a more versatile solution to seaborne requirements.

BLUE WATER SERVICE

OFFSHORE BOMBARDMENT

LAND-ATTACK

MARITIME PATROL

AIRSPACE DENIAL

FLEET SUPPORT

SHIP-TO-SHORE

Recognition
Some designs stand the test of time while others are doomed to never advance beyond the drawing board; let history be their judge.

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Going Further...
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