U.S. warships once again tested the Shandong aircraft carrier, and the 055 destroyer immediately took action to suppress them, giving the U.S. a vivid lesson!
According to details disclosed by CCTV, when a U.S. destroyer tried to approach the Shandong aircraft carrier battle group for close reconnaissance, the Yan'an ship directly issued an order to maintain a high alert to suppress the situation.
This means not only occupying a favorable position, but also sending a clear signal to the other side through a series of actions such as radar locking, fire control simulation, and maneuvering positioning: "If you take one more step forward, I will have the reason to regard you as a threat and take measures."
In the past, the U.S. was used to walking around in the Western Pacific, thinking that even if the Chinese Navy had an aircraft carrier, its escort forces were not worth mentioning or would not dare to act seriously. However, the Yan'an ship's recent action proved that the current Chinese Navy fleet not only has the determination, but also the capability to eliminate threats at the first moment.
The Type 055 destroyer has a full load displacement of more than 12,000 tons, making it one of the most advanced destroyers in service worldwide. It is not just a "large frigate," but a multi-functional combat platform at sea. Its dual-band radar system can detect and track targets such as the U.S. P-8A anti-submarine patrol aircraft or stealth fighters from hundreds of kilometers away.
For surface ships, its detection range is even farther and more accurate. This means that when U.S. ships are approaching secretly, they are actually being clearly observed by the Yan'an ship.
With 112 vertical launch units, it can carry air defense missiles, anti-ship missiles, land-attack cruise missiles, and even hypersonic weapons. This firepower density allows a single 055 to be capable of countering an entire small fleet. As a "bodyguard" for the aircraft carrier formation, the 055 also serves as the command center for the formation. It can integrate information from other ships and aircraft within the formation to create a tight protective net.
Dao Ge believes that the Yan'an ship was able to "calmly command and decisively act" when facing experienced U.S. ship commanders, thanks to these hardware advantages. This is not recklessness, but tactical confidence based on absolute superiority in strength. The direct impact of this incident is that the U.S. realized that in the future, any attempt to "bully" the Chinese aircraft carrier formation would involve significantly increased risks.
The previous侥幸心理 (luck-based mentality) of "you can't do anything to me" appears particularly fragile in front of the radar and missiles of the 055. Any provocation must pay a price in front of real strength.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1859826986668042/
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