Type 051B Shenzhen – Why Did China Build Only A Single Luhai-Class Destroyer?

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The Shenzhen Type 051B is also known as the Luhai-class destroyer. The expensive Chinese warship has a displacement of up to 6,100 tons, a length of 153 meters (509 ft), a beam of 17.2 metres (56 ft) and a draft of 6 metres (20 ft). Her crew is 250 people, including 40 officers.According to navyrecognition, after returning from a major refit, the People’s Liberation Army Navy Type 051B Luhai-class destroyer Shenzhen showcased its air defense firepower by displaying its new missile vertical launch system on November 25, 2019.

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