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The 24th Type 054A frigate FFG536 Xuchang commisioned last week at Zhanjiang naval port. This is the 12th hull of the class built by CSSC Guangzhou Huangpu Shipbuilding, launched in June 2016...

I kind of like the irony of this thread title... In a sarcastic kind of way, Afako is a comedic genius:)

More pics of DDG172 and the 6th Type 052C:

The fourth Type 052D getting its final coat of paint before launching in a building hall at JNCX shipyard in Shanghai:

Pics of the second Type 052D, DDG173 docked beside one of the Type 052C's at Zhoushan. She is currently on her first round of sea trials. Pics of 173 from her sea trials:

High resolution pics of DDG172 Kunming's commissioning:

Which part of the 052D looks Russian Ray? Maybe you could post a pic of the particular Russian design you're reffering to; enlighten us... Or is that ur twisted way of paying a compliment without really saying it outright?

If you'd visited said forum you'd realize that unlike on this forum, members disdain wiki claims and require photographic evidence before a claim is confirmed or actively discussed. Most of the PLAN's old destroyers and frigates were designed, built and operated at a time (in the 70's and 80's)...

Have you checked for proof, or are you assuming. There have been 19 Type 054A frigates launched with 15 in service with the PLAN. They are: PLAN Type 054A Frigates by Pennant Number FFG 529 Zhoushan,2006-1221, HP FFG 530 Xuzhou, 2006-0930, HD FFG 538 Yantai, 2010-0824, HP FFG 546 Yancheng...

I agree. But then in terms of modern, open ocean capable, escort class vessels, the PLAN outnumbers the IN more than 2:1. By that measure, the PLAN is much more capable of operating in the Indian Ocean than the Indian Navy is of operating in the Pacific. If PLAN power is a myth, then IN...