Understanding China's Type 055 Destroyer: Is it the World's Strongest?

中国055型驱逐舰：是全世界最强的吗?

The Chinese PLA Navy's Type 055 destroyer is arguably the most powerful surface combatant in the world. It combines strong stealth features with heavy firepower in the anti-air, anti-ship and anti-submarine domains.

中国海军的055型驱逐舰可以说是世界上最强大的水面战舰，结合了强大的隐身特性和强大的防空、反舰和反潜火力。

以下是外国网友的评论：

Dos895

The Type 055 Destroyer is the reason why I got interested in destroyers of late. I think it looks incredibly sleek and menacing, especially the nose (beak) shape that no other destroyer has. Then I learned about it's other features and capabilities through channels such as this and I'm thoroughly impressed, especially the short amount of time it took China to design, develop and put it in service.  Personally, I hope China can produce at least 24 Type 055s to put into service (even more will be better) and upgrade all of them with even more and better weapons with upgraded sensors and electronics.

055型驱逐舰，引起了我对驱逐舰的兴趣。055型外形，非常流线形，具有威胁性，特别是它的鼻(喙)形状是其他驱逐舰所没有的。它的其他特点和性能让我印象深刻，从设计、开发到投入使用，时间很短。我希望中国至少能生产24艘055型驱逐舰，投入使用(越多越好)，并对它们进行升级，装备更多更好的武器，升级传感器和电子设备。

get4084

The Type 055s are oozing sexness and lethality in equal measure!

055型既性感又致命

sctonio1466

Although there might be some debate in which destroyer is the most capable, this destroyer is without a doubt the most beautiful looking one of them all. Gosh, its design is such an eye candy to me.

虽然关于哪一艘驱逐舰能力最强可能存在一些争议，但毫无疑问，055型驱逐舰是所有驱逐舰中最漂亮的。天哪，它的设计在我看来太养眼了。

redblueyankee8343

The Type 055 is the most capable destroyer in the world, there's no doubt about that

055型是世界上最强大的驱逐舰，这是毫无疑问的

gaobili

When the Type 055 was bigger than the Burke class, people called it too big to be useful. When the Sejong and Jeongjo were bigger than 055, people also called it too small to be useful. What a flexble standard

055型驱逐舰比伯克级更大，你就说它太大了。世宗号和正祖大王号比055型更大，你又说它太小了。多双标啊！

markscott554

Nice looking ship.

漂亮！

MeditationNow123

Chinese netizens often say, "Produce warships like making dumplings." China needs to build faster and improve faster to face the potential Third World War. Only by being prepared for war can we avoid war.

Everyone is looking forward to the improved version of the Type 055 destroyer, the Type 076 light aircraft carrier, the Type 004 carrier, and subsequent nuclear-powered aircraft carriers.

中国网民常说，“像下饺子一样造军舰”。只有做好战争准备，才能避免战争。

大家都期待着055型驱逐舰的改进型、076型轻型航母、004型航母，以及后续的核动力航母。

cornishsea

Having watched the Chinese navy since the early 90s, seeing it grow from a soviet style coastal force to a true blue-water navy has been pretty amazing

I can only compare it to the growth of the US Navy in the 1890 - 1910s or the Imperial German Navy in the same period

我从90年代初开始观察中国海军，看到它从苏联风格的近海海军，成长为一支真正的蓝水海军，这是非常惊人的。

中国海军这段时间的发展，可以媲美美国海军在1890 - 1910年代的发展或同一时期的德国海军

TimBrianTufuga

Looking forward for the latest sitrep on the Fujian maritime flight trials for the J15s, J35s and the KL200 from her deck. Later still the expected launch of the Type 004 in the coming year or so? Cheers.

期待在她的甲板上看到歼-15、歼-35和KL200的海上飞行试验。004型航母预计在未来一年左右下水？欢呼。

GIZMO3380

 does not matter what US classified it as a destroyer or cruiser as long as it does the job.

不管美国把它归类为驱逐舰还是巡洋舰，只要它能完成任务就行。

cabasadefogo9533

That’s a beauty! Gives me the same vibe as Star Destroyer!

真漂亮！就像歼星舰一样

stevehoe5017

The rise and functional improvements of China's Navy like 055, plus other warships greatly improving China's national security.

中国海军的崛起和功能改进，比如055型，再加上其他军舰，极大地提升了中国的国家安全。

bangtansonyeondan.7777

Reports said china has launched 2 more 055 destroyer in 2024 and they can launch 2 more too, so china is producing so fast

有报道称，中国在2024年已经下水了2艘055型驱逐舰，他们还能再下水2艘，中国的生产速度如此之快

davidk6269

The Type 055 destroyer is both aesthetically pleasing and lethal.  Impressive.

055型驱逐舰既好看又强大，让人印象深刻。

Joshua-dt5vi

I have a question does China have several dedicated anti air missles for let's say ballistic missle defense like the US does? I've heard of the HHQ series but are there any Chinese equivalents to the SM-6 and SM-3

我有一个问题，中国是否像美国一样有专门用于弹道导弹防御的防空导弹？我听说过HHQ系列，但中国有没有类似于SM-6和SM-3的型号。

IrishCarney

It's true that calling the Zumwalt a destroyer was pretty ridiculous.  The only thing that can be said is that its primary intended purpose was shore bombardment rather than sea control, making it arguably a green-water navy ship (although green water is usually used in a defensive rather than offensive context).  Whereas cruisers are meant to be fast, long-range ships capable of engaging in sea control battles in the far, open ocean.

的确，称朱姆沃尔特号为驱逐舰是相当荒谬的。唯一可以说的是，它的主要目的是岸上轰炸，而不是海上控制，可以说是一艘绿水海军舰艇（尽管绿水通常用于防御而不是进攻）。而巡洋舰是一种快速、远程的舰船，能够在遥远的公海上进行制海权作战。

jimcysiah4193

055 most advanced and lethal .

055型最先进，最致命。

ARCHAEVS

I classify it as a cruiser and I like it very much. It is, however, just a light cruiser. Something even bigger is needed

我把它归类为巡洋舰，我非常喜欢它。然而，它只是一艘轻型巡洋舰，需要更大的军舰。

denault3985

I also would consider this ship as a Cruiser with 115 missle cells, no US destroyer has this capacity

我也认为这是一艘拥有115枚导弹垂直发射单元的巡洋舰，美国驱逐舰没有这种能力

tgsgardenmaintenance4627

It's certainly a good looking ship, and extremely powerful!

这艘军舰确实很好看，而且非常强大

mobiuszero1018

Intimidating yet beautiful.

令人生畏却不失美丽。

lingth

I hope they improve it further.. make it 20,000 tons displacement and a 192 or 200 VLS..

我希望他们能进一步改进，排水量达到2万吨，垂直发射单元增加到192或200个

Wvk5zc

Best destroyer in the world. Much better than old and antique arleighbough or whatever.

Remember guys, this destroyer caused US navy commander, William Coulter to be sacked and their media are too embarrassed to report about it

世界上最强大的驱逐舰，比老旧的阿利·伯克级或其他什么的好得多。

伙计们，记住，这艘驱逐舰，害得美国海军指挥官威廉·库尔特被解雇，他们的媒体羞于报道这件事。

user-mm1nt1it5v

2:10 it does make sense to call the type 055 a cruiser and the zumwalt a destroyer because though displacement is one part of it its not the only part. Cruisers are large warships that are built with flag facilities for an admiral to be able to command a task force or battle group from. The type 055 was designed with this mission in mind and the facilities just like the ticonderoga class. The zumwalt were not designed for this role they were designed for shore bombardment.

把055型称为巡洋舰，把朱姆沃尔特号称为驱逐舰是有道理的，看排水量，但不只看排水量的。巡洋舰是一种大型战舰，配备了旗帜设施，供海军上将指挥特遣部队或战斗群。055型在设计时考虑到这一任务，其设施就像提康德罗加级一样。朱姆沃尔特不是为这个角色设计的，他们是为海岸轰炸而设计的。

trevorsutherland5263

China's ascendancy is like deja vu watching their new carriers, destroyers, fighters and bombers evolve. However, China has never been tested in combat in the modern era, and their WW2 experience was, let's be honest, disastrous. China looks good on paper, but a "paper superpower" they will always be until they actually get tested.

看着他们的新航母、驱逐舰、战斗机和轰炸机不断改进，中国的崛起就像似曾相识。然而，中国从来没有在现代战争中接受过考验，老实说，他们的二战经历是灾难性的。中国在纸面上看起来不错，但在真正受到考验之前，他们永远都是“纸面上的超级大国”。

johnsmith1953x

Is China already planning a replacement for the type 055or at least an enhancement?

They seem to always be updated their ship designs, especially with their frigates.

中国是否已经在计划替代055型，或者至少推出增强型？

他们似乎总是在更新他们的舰船设计，尤其是护卫舰。

mistman5640

The future is Lazer armed warships .

未来靠激光武装战舰

duanerice-mason2115

THANK YOU FOR POINTING OUT AMERICAN HYPOCRISY REGARDING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CRUISERS

谢谢你指出美国在巡洋舰分类问题上的虚伪

mikaelramsay2094

"Large destroyer" makes no sense when there has been a class already in use for decades: Light Cruiser.

“大型驱逐舰”毫无意义，轻型巡洋舰已经服役了几十年了。

geraldsparks9354

All these comments are about how beautiful type 55 destroyer is. It is not how a warship looks, but functionality and ability to withstand a navy battle

评论都在说055型驱逐舰有多漂亮。战舰不是看外观，而是要看它的性能和海战能力