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2022 World Top 10 Destroyers Ranking

I. China's 055 destroyer

The 055 has basically become the model for the next generation of main destroyers, just like the historic status of the Intrepid-class battleships and Burke-class destroyers, with a dual-band phased array, integrated RF, far-medium-near + anti-missile air defense system, a fully compatible drogue that can be used with the 052D, and a comprehensive stealth hull design. The new sonar and helicopter make 055 anti-submarine capability has been greatly improved, with the ability to launch more than 1000 km anti-ship ballistic missile is unique. The 055's anti-submarine, anti-aircraft, anti-missile and anti-ship capabilities are all-around better than the Burke series, except for the anti-missile capability, which may be a bit different from the Burke series.

Also, the 055 leaves enough design redundancy for future all-electric propulsion, electromagnetic guns, and directional weapons, so it can be said that before a new generation of destroyers emerges, the 055 drive is the benchmark for destroyer design for the next few decades around the world.

Feb 13, 2024