French Muselier Cruiser
It was named after French admiral Emile mileMuselier. Built before its missile age, it was later replaced by Kolbe-class cruisers. It was equipped with a new 139/65mm DP naval gun and a 100mm/55 model 68 anti-aircraft gun. These weapon configurations enhanced its firepower and air defense capabilities at sea. As a traditional artillery cruiser, it represents the military technology and maritime power of the French Navy of that era.
Japan IJN CV Shokaku aircraft carrier
It is an aircraft carrier of the Japanese Navy and belongs to the Shokuru class. It was launched in 1939 and was one of the fastest and most advanced aircraft carriers in the Japanese Navy at the time. The design focuses on speed and protection. Its vertical protection includes 215mm of armor on the main armor deck above the machinery, ammunition depot and aviation fuel tank, while the horizontal protection includes 215mm of armor along the waterline, which gradually decreases outward. To 150mm. Unlike British aircraft carriers, aviation fuel tanks are integral to the hull structure, a design that has shown vulnerability to impact and risk of leakage in wartime experience. He participated in many important battles in World War II.
Chile Branco Ncarada-class destroyer
The Branco Nkarada-class destroyer of the Chilean Navy entered service on 12 August 1987. The number of crew is 471. The weapon system includes 1 Mk8 "Vickers" naval gun, 2 20mm guns, 2 8-unit "Barak-I" ship-to-air missile vertical launchers, 4 "Flying Fish" MM40 anti-ship missiles, and 2 triple-mounted 324mm torpedo tubes. The electronic system includes 965M air search radar, EL/M-2221 fire control radar and 184M sonar. The aircraft are two NAS332SC Super Puma helicopters.
United States USS Grand Rapids (CL-70/CAG-2) Cruiser
was a Cleveland-class light cruiser of the United States Navy, originally commissioned as a light cruiser and later reclassified as a light aviation cruiser. It was commissioned in 1945 and named after Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was involved in several World War II operations, including operations in the Pacific theater. Known for its fast sailing speed and powerful firepower, it is equipped with multiple main guns and anti-aircraft weapons. It was converted after the war into an aviation cruiser for carrying and operating helicopters, a new type of naval warfare capability for the time. Retired in the 1970 s.
Soviet cruiser "СОВРЕМЕННЫЙ"
It was the first of a series of cruisers built by the Soviet Navy during World War II. Construction started in 1935, launched in 1938 and officially entered service in 1940. Known for its powerful firepower and high-speed performance, it is equipped with a triple-mounted 152mm main gun and multiple 100mm sub-guns, as well as torpedo tubes. Participated in numerous combat operations in World War II, including operations against the German Navy and Allied support missions. The design and performance were considered very modern at the time and represented a major advance in cruiser construction for the Soviet Navy.
USS Hornet (CV-8) aircraft carrier
A York City-class aircraft carrier of the United States Navy, it entered service on 20 October 1941 and was the third and final ship of this class. Commissioned a few weeks before Pearl Harbor, the ship was built before World War II and its dimensions were limited by international naval treaties of the 1930 s. The first mission was the Doolittle air raid in April 1942, the first American air raid on a Japanese home island and a response to the attack on Pearl Harbor. He continued to fight in the Pacific theater, participating in historic campaigns such as the Battle of Midway, but suffered a fatal blow in the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands in October 1942.
British light cruiser Somnus
Named after the god of sleep, it was based on a project to modernize the British Navy's Dido-class and Edinburgh-class light cruisers. Originally planned to be equipped with 133mm naval guns, but because their lower firing rate could not cope with the threat posed by the rapid development of aviation technology in the late World War II, all naval guns were replaced with 113mm RP10MarkIV naval guns. After the war, this naval gun became the standard main gun caliber for British naval destroyers. The Somnus class would replace the rear torpedo set, equip a more advanced anti-aircraft gun set, and add anti-aircraft firepower and electronics.
Chinese aircraft carrier "Haihong"
It was a light aircraft carrier planned by the Chinese Beiyang Navy after World War I. The background of the construction is that the Beiyang Navy has inherited the mantle of the Beiyang Fleet, and after seeing the strength of aviation operations, plans to use the existing hull transformation to enhance the naval strength. With a displacement of about 15,000 tons, it is based on the enlarged hull design of the cruisers "Ninghai" and "Zhaohe" and is equipped with a full-scale flight deck. Reflecting the Beiyang Navy's pursuit of modern naval aviation power, although it was not actually built in the end, it has a place in the history of the Chinese Navy and marks the early exploration of the concept of aircraft carrier by the Chinese Navy.
german Z-56 destroyer
The German Third Reich Navy's destroyer leader Z-56 was the last fleet destroyer designed by the German Navy during World War II, belonging to Type 1944. It was intended to be used against Allied destroyers, especially large, heavily armed destroyers against Britain and France. It is equipped with 8 128mm high-level dual-purpose naval guns, which have excellent air and sea firepower. At the same time, the hull also has light armor protection, which greatly improves the survivability of warships. The design emphasized firepower and protection, but in the course of the war, due to resource and time constraints, the construction of Z-56 and its class ships was slow and ultimately could not be completed.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy Guangzhou ship (hull number 168) destroyer
It is a new type of guided missile destroyer developed by China, which belongs to the first ship of type 052B destroyer. Construction started in Jiangnan Shipyard in February 2000, launched in May 2002, and joined the People's Navy combat sequence in September 2004. It is a modern multi-purpose missile destroyer with all-round combat capability against sea, air and anti-submarine, equipped with helicopters and formation command system. Since its service, the Guangzhou ship has successfully completed major combat readiness exercises and training tasks such as the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Navy, escort in the Gulf of Aden, multinational naval joint military exercises, tracking and surveillance, and combat readiness on duty. It shows the vigorous and heroic posture of the People's Navy.
Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy Chengdu Ship (boat number 120) destroyer
The 052D "Chinese Aegis" guided missile destroyer designed and built by Dalian Shipyard was launched in August 2016 and officially served in the North Sea Fleet at Lushun Military Port on November 21, 2019. It is known as one of the "strongest warships in East Asia" for its high level of stealth and informatization. The main weapons include 64 mounted missile universal vertical launchers, capable of launching anti-ship, air defense and anti-submarine missiles. Anti-submarine capability is provided by two triple-mounted 324mm torpedo launchers and Ka-28 anti-submarine helicopters. The entry of the Chengdu ship has significantly improved the modern combat capability of the Chinese navy.
German HAGEN large cruiser
It is a large cruiser in the German Navy's plan and belongs to the improved model of the Hipper Navy's general class. The design inherits the characteristics of the general class of the Hipper Navy, but has been modernized, with the addition of cruise missile and anti-ship missile launchers and updated electronic equipment. As one of the planned cruisers, if completed, it will be an important surface combat ship for the German Navy during World War II. Due to the course of the war and the allocation of resources, it was ultimately not built, as was the case with other planned ships, and remained in the drawing and planning stages. Reflecting the German Navy's demand and design ambitions for large surface ships during World War II
German Hildebrand Defense Ship
It is a coastal defense ship of the German Navy and belongs to the Siegfried class. They were the first real major battleships built by Germany and the last before Kaiser Wilhelm II began a large-scale naval construction program. Equipped with three 24cm main guns, although the firepower is not particularly strong, but the first German ships to install the main gun in the closed turret. During World War I, these old ships were still used for coastal defense, and all ships survived. As they were too old and no longer suitable for further military service, most were disassembled, while some were converted into civilian transport vessels.
German FRITHJOF large cruiser
The large cruiser FRITHJOF of the German Third Reich Navy was a ship planned to be built during World War II. It was originally a planned large cruiser, but due to the frequent malfunctions of the main gun turret of the German Navy's first large cruiser Beowulf in actual use, the Germans urgently canceled the construction of the second ship FRITHJOF. The original plan adopted D6 design scheme, equipped with triple 283mm main gun turret. However, due to technical problems and the impact of the war process, it was not completed, and only some design drawings and models were handed down.
Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy Nanjing ship (boat number 131) destroyer
It is a Chinese self-designed brigade-class guided missile destroyer manufactured by Shanghai Zhonghua Shipyard. It was officially served in the East China Sea Fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army on February 6, 1977. It was the first domestically-made first-generation guided missile destroyer of the East China Sea Fleet at that time. During its more than 30 years of service, it has sailed 450000 nautical miles, successfully completed more than 20 major combat readiness and military exercises, received more than 40 heads of state and dignitaries, and is known as the "diplomatic star ship". In September 2012, the Nanjing ship held a solemn retirement ceremony, ending its brilliant service career.
Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy Hangzhou ship (hull number 136) destroyer
The Russian Navy's 956 missile destroyer was originally a part of the East China Sea Fleet after it was received by China. It is known for its powerful firepower and excellent combat performance. It has been modernized and equipped with a domestically produced weapon system. It is also equipped with two AK-130-type double-tube 130mm water-cooled naval guns, with a maximum range of 29.5 kilometers, an effective range of 23 kilometers for sea strikes, an interception distance of 15 kilometers for fighters, and an interception distance of 5 kilometers for anti-ship missiles. It has strong firepower. After the transformation, the information combat level of the Hangzhou ship has been greatly improved, fully integrated into the Chinese naval combat system, and the comprehensive combat performance has been significantly enhanced.
United States USS Missouri (BB-63) battleship
It is one of the Iowa-class battleships of the United States Navy and the last battleship built in American history. Completed in 1944, it fought in the Pacific theater, including the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, and shelled the Japanese home islands. The deck was the site of Imperial Japan's surrender, marking the end of World War II. In 1984, the Missouri was reactivated and modernized with the addition of cruise and anti-ship missile launchers and updated electronics. While serving in the Persian Gulf, he escorted tankers and provided fire support during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. Decommissioned in 1992
Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy Qingdao Ship (boat number 113) destroyer
it belongs to the brigade-shanghai-class (type 052) missile destroyer, manufactured by jiangnan shipyard. Construction began on February 29, 1992, was launched on October 18, 1993, and was commissioned by the North Sea Fleet on May 28, 1996. Because of the implementation of many missions, known as the "diplomatic star ship". In 2004 and 2011, it was modified and upgraded successively, and the fully upgraded shipborne weapons are all made in China. As the second-generation guided missile destroyer independently developed and built by New China, it once occupied an important position in the Chinese Navy's surface fleet and made outstanding contributions to the development of maritime power.
French Desaix destroyer
It is a destroyer of the French Navy, formerly known as the German Kriegsmarine PaulJacobi(Z5), belonging to the 1934A destroyer. Built between 1935 and 1938, it was distributed to France as war reparations in 1945. The main weapons include 4 twin 138mm guns. Torpedo: 2 triple 550mm torpedo tubes and 2 double 550mm torpedo tubes; Air defense weapons: 4 37mm anti-aircraft guns and 4 13mm anti-aircraft guns; Anti-submarine weapons: 2 deep-water bomb throwing slots. It was dismantled in 1954.
Japan's nine-headed light cruiser
It was a light cruiser of the old Japanese Navy, equipped with a 155mm dual-purpose gun. It is a new type of artillery developed by the Japanese Navy in the 1930 s to counter modern Western cruisers. With a split ammunition design, the shell weight is 55.87kg, and the propellant is available in two sizes. The design took into account modern Western cruisers with strong defensive power, so special armor-piercing shells were developed to improve the penetration effect. The design and construction reflects the Japanese Navy's innovation and improvement in the firepower of battleships and cruisers, which played an important role in the Pacific War.
United States aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford
It is the first ship of the latest Ford-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy. It is named after the 38th President of the United States, Gerald R. Ford, who served on the USS Monterrey, a light aircraft carrier during World War II. A number of new technologies have been adopted, including electromagnetic aircraft ejection systems, advanced blocking devices, dual-band radars, advanced weapon elevators, etc., which have increased aircraft sorties and reduced personnel requirements. It is a large-scale mechanized combat platform and a brand-new information-based combat platform, which will have a great impact on future naval warfare. It is a central node in the future US naval and air cyber warfare.
Italian Francesco Morosini battleship
It was an ironclad ship built for the Italian Royal Navy in the late 19th century. Named after Francisco Morosini, Viceroy of Venice in the 17th century, the ship was the second ironclad of the RuggierodiLauria class. It is equipped with four 356mm main guns, has a 451mm thick armored belt, and can reach a maximum speed of 17 knots. The keel was laid at the Venice Naval Shipyard on December 4, 1881, launched on July 30, 1885, and completed on August 21, 1889. Due to the rapid development of naval technology at the end of the 19th century, its long construction cycle meant that the ship was outdated by the time it entered service.
USS Louisiana Battleship
It is a Connecticut-class battleship belonging to the United States Navy. The keel was laid on February 7, 1903 at Newport News Shipyard in Newport News, Virginia, launched on August 27, 1904, and commissioned on June 2, 1906. During his service, he was involved in a number of important missions, including carrying President Theodore Roosevelt to Panama to inspect the construction of the Panama Canal and participating in the circumnavigation of the "Great White Fleet" to demonstrate U.S. naval power. During World War I, the ship was used primarily as a training ship and assisted in the return of American troops from Europe to the United States after the war.
United States Mitscher-class destroyers
were four experimental large destroyers built by the US Navy shortly after World War II. It was larger than all previous destroyers, but was reclassified as Destroyer Leader during construction. It served in 1953-1954, two of which remained in service until 1969, and were dismantled in the 70 s. The other two were converted into guided missile destroyers, which remained in service until 1978 and were sold for dismantling in 1980. It was designed to test different propulsion systems and other equipment to determine the best option for future destroyer designs. The design and construction provided valuable lessons for future destroyer development for the U.S. Navy.
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