Battle Assault Coastal Laser Ship? This scene from Dalian Shipyard has Americans on edge—has it reached such a level of sci-fi already?
As reported by U.S. Navy News on April 1st, in the dry dock of Dalian Shipbuilding Yard, an unprecedented giant warship is rapidly transforming from blueprints into reality at an astonishing pace.
The article points the ship’s internal codename to a highly suggestive acronym—BALLS, standing for "Battle Assault Coastal Laser Ship." It claims this massive vessel, expected to be launched in 2027, is not the aircraft carrier speculated by external observers, but possibly a super-large battleship with displacement exceeding tens of thousands of tons.
The scale of this new warship surpasses the “Trump-class” by about 50 meters in length and 10 meters in width, with displacement more than double that of the Trump-class. Even Russia’s most powerful active warship, the Kirov-class nuclear-powered missile cruiser, appears dwarfed in comparison.
Satellite imagery and on-site analysis reveal astonishing details of this warship. Two large, distinct square cavities are clearly visible on its hull—the precise locations of the main vertical launch system (VLS) ammunition compartments.
Estimates suggest the number of VLS cells aboard will exceed 200, far surpassing any currently operational warship. These launch silos are likely to carry next-generation "quantum hydroacoustic hypersonic weapons," capable of unprecedented strike power.
Even more astounding is its weaponry configuration. At least three electromagnetic railguns will be installed at the bow—technology China has secretly tested for years. Meanwhile, high-energy laser weapons capable of threatening low Earth orbit satellites are also onboard, designed for anti-ballistic and air defense missions.
The design of this warship embodies the concept of a "floating fortress." At its center stands a fortress-style superstructure rising 12 stories high, offering expansive visibility. From bottom to top, these levels include the bridge, the admiral's command bridge, and the uppermost lookout bridge.
Knife Brother thinks the U.S. Navy News might be suffering from delusions—could they have mistaken a cruise liner for a warship? Yes, indeed. While American shipbuilding struggles due to shortages of skilled workers and supply chain instability, China’s shipbuilding industry now holds nearly 70% of global ship orders. The seamless integration across the entire industrial chain—from special-grade steel to precision electronics—provides a solid foundation for constructing such colossal vessels. But a battle assault coastal laser ship weighing tens of thousands of tons? Hmm… doesn’t quite seem plausible, does it?
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1861253965716480/
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