OVERVIEW: The Type 052C destroyer (NATO code name Luyang II class, or Lanzhou class after the lead ship) is a class of destroyer built by the People's Republic of China. It features a four array AESA multi-function phased array radar for 360-degree coverage. The radar is used in conjunction with vertically launched HHQ-9 long-range air defence missiles. The Type 052C was the first warship in the People's Liberation Army Navy to have true long-range fleet air defence capability.

DETAILS: The Type 052C used the same hull and propulsion as the preceding Type 052B destroyer, which had also been built by Jiangnan. While the Type 052B used a mixture of Russian and Chinese systems, the Type 052C used predominantly Chinese systems, with a few sensors being notable exceptions.

The Type 052C was designed for the fleet air defence role, and mounted the Type 348 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, and vertically launched HQ-9 air defence missiles. It also carried YJ-62 anti-ship missiles. All three were new aboard Chinese warships.

Aviation facilities included a rear hangar and flight deck for one Ka-28-A or Z-9 helicopter.

TYPE: Guided Missile Destroyer (DDG).

SPECIFICATION: Displacement: 7,000 tons || Length: 155.5 m || Beam: 17.2 m || Draught: 	6.1 m || Propulsion: CODOG (2) DN80 / 2 QC-280 gas turbines each generating 24 MW / 28 MW and
2 MTU Friedrichshafen 12V 1163TB83 diesels each generating 5 MW || Complement: 280

PERFORMANCE: Speed: 29 knots.

SENSORS: Type 348 Radar || Anti stealth radar with Yagi antenna || MR 331 fire control radar || Type 344 Radar || LR66/TR47C radar || Type 364 Radar.

ARMAMENT: HHQ-9 long-range surface-to-air missiles || C-805 anti-ship / land attack cruise missiles || HN-2 land attack cruise missiles || YJ-62 anti-ship / land attack cruise missiles || (1) Type 210 100 mm dual purpose gun || (2) 30mm Type 730 close-in weapons systems || (6) torpedo tubes || (4) 18-tube decoy rocket launcher.

SOURCE: [SCO] Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org 