mafjaIrqtAĬhinese state media covering the launch of the three new ships were careful to characterize the Changzheng-18 nuclear fleet ballistic missile submarine as a weapon meant for “second strike” in retaliation for an initial attack against China, not an offensive weapon for first-strike power projection. Type 055 Destroyer Dalian (hull number 105),Īnd Type 075 LHD Hainan (hull number 31) was held at Sanya naval base on 23 April, which was also the 72nd anniversary of the PLAN. The commissioning ceremony of Type 09Ⅳ SSBN Changzheng 18 (hull number 421),

The JL-2 SLBM or “Giant Wave 2” is a second-generation intercontinental range nuclear missile with up to three independent warheads and a range of 7,200 kilometers. The Changzheng-18 carries 12 of China’s highly capable JL-2 SLBMs (Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile). Navy’s current Ohio Class fleet ballistic missile submarine. The new Changzheng-18, a Type 094A Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile platform, is somewhat comparable to, although about 20% shorter than, the U.S. The three new ships launched last week by the Chinese Navy include the nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine “Changzheng-18”. (Photo: via China Update/Chinese State Media) The three new Chinese naval vessels at their combined launch ceremony last week. The big week in Chinese Naval expansion raised eyebrows of military observers around the world as China exerts and expands influence in their own regional waters and also continues an effort to project power in the seas off Africa’s east coast.

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