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17.06.26 - 04:57
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China Revives Heavy Naval Firepower With New 155mm Gun That "Could Support An Attack On Taiwan" (ZeroHedge)
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China Revives Heavy Naval Firepower With New 155mm Gun That "Could Support An Attack On Taiwan"
As modern naval combat increasingly relies on aircraft, missiles and unmanned systems, China is investing in a capability many navies have largely moved away from: heavy naval artillery, according to South China Morning Post.
Recent reports indicate that the PLA Navy is testing a new 155mm naval gun, a calibre larger than any main gun currently in active naval service. The weapon has been observed aboard the experimental vessel Wu Yunduo, which appears to have completed a round of sea trials near Dalian earlier this year. Such testing would typically assess accuracy, fire-control performance, platform stability and the weapon's ability to sustain repeated firing under operational conditions.
The gun first attracted attention in 2024 when a prototype was photographed during transport. Information visible on the system suggested it was manufactured by Norinco, weighs nearly 22 tonnes and can fire pre...
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