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Naval ForcesChina

Type 052C Class (Luyang II Class)

DestroyerFielded 2004Pending verification
Naval ForcesCHN
Type 052C Class (Luyang II Class)
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeDestroyer
Date of introduction2004
ProliferationOrigin country only
Units built6 BuiltMed[1]
Crew280Med[1]
Hulls delivered6Hulls listed in the source cardMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length154 m505 ftMed[1]
Beam17 m56 ftMed[1]
Draft6.0 m; 6.0 MMed[1]
Displacement (full load)6,500 tMed[1]
Propulsion and performance
Propulsion2 x Ukraine DA80/DN80 gas turbines and 2 x Shaanxi dieselsMed[1]
Engine powerUkraine DA80/DN80 gas turbines: 48,600 shp total. Shaanxi diesels: 8,840 total bhpMed[1]
Speed29 kt54 km/hMed[1]
Range11,112 km6,905 mi · 6,000 nmi6,000 nm at 14 kts; 1,600 nm at 30 ktsMed[1]
Protection
Electronic WarfareNRJ-6AMed[1]
Armament
Aviation facilitiesStern hangar Helicopter landing platform.Med[1]
Embarked aircraft1 x Z-9 or Ka-28 ASW helicoptersMed[1]
Torpedo System: torpedo lunacher324mm Torpedo TubesMed[1]
Torpedo System: quantity2 x 324mm Torpedo TubesMed[1]
Torpedo System: torpedo nameYu-7 torpedoMed[1]
Torpedo System: length2.7 mMed[1]
Torpedo System: weight235 kgMed[1]
Torpedo System: warhead weight45 kg (99 lb) shaped chargeMed[1]
Torpedo System: effective firing range7.6 nmi (14.1 km)Med[1]
Torpedo System: propellantOtto fuel IIMed[1]
Torpedo System: maximum depth400 mMed[1]
Torpedo System: speed83 km/hMed[1]
Torpedo System: steering systemCIACIO-S seekerMed[1]
ArmamentHQ-9 VLS; Quad YJ-62 (C-602) SSM launchers; Type 210; Type 730 CIWS; 18-barrel multiple rocket launchersMed[1]
Fire control
Type 730 CIWS FCS2 x Type 327G (EFR-1) (Rice Lamp**) fire control (for the Type 730 CIWS)Med[1]
SSM Missile and 100mm Gun FCS1 x Russian Band Stand** fire control (for SSM missile/100-mm gun)Med[1]
Phased Array Radar1 x Type 346 multi-function phased array radarMed[1]
Air Search Radar1 x Type 517H-1 (Knife Rest**) long range 2-D airMed[1]
Surface Radar1 x surface searchMed[1]
Navigation Radar1 x navigationMed[1]
Fire Control Radar1 x Type 366 radar (YJ-62 fire control) Bow mounted sonarMed[1]
Variants
LanzhouCommissioned: 2004 Fleet: South Sea Fleet[1]
HaikouCommissioned: 2005 Fleet: South Sea Fleet[1]
ChangchunCommissioned: 2013 Fleet: East Sea Fleet[1]
ZhengzhouCommissioned: 2013 Fleet: INA[1]
JinanCommissioned: Sea Trials Fleet: INA[1]
Xi'anCommissioned: Sea Trials Fleet: INA[1]
Weapons and payload options · 5Confidence · Source
HQ-9 VLS48 cell HQ-9 VLS SAM system
Med[1]
Range
200 km124 mi · 108 nmi
Quantity
1 x 48 cell HQ-9 VLS SAM system
Type
48 cell HQ-9 VLS SAM system
Guidance
Inertial guidance with mid-course update and terminal active radar homing
Warhead weight
180 kg
Speed
Mach 4.2
Length
6.8 m
Quad YJ-62 (C-602) SSM launchersArmament
Med[1]
Range
400 km249 mi · 216 nmi
Quantity
2 x Quad YJ-62 (C-602) SSM launchers
Guidance
Inertial/active terminal guidance
Warhead weight
210 kg
Speed
Mach 0.6-0.8
Type 210Naval Gun
Med[1]
Quantity
2 x Type 210 100mm Naval Gun Systems
Type
Naval Gun
Caliber
100mm
Rate of fire
The weapon's maximum rate of fire for a single type of unguided round was 90 rou
Type 730 CIWSClose-In Weapon System
Med[1]
Range
1–2 km1–1 mi · 1–1 nmi
Quantity
2 x 30-mm Type 730 Gatling CIWS
Type
Close-In Weapon System
Guidance
TR47C J-band radar OFC-3 electro-optical fire control system
Caliber
30mm
Rate of fire
1,200-4,200 rounds/minute
18-barrel multiple rocket launchersArmament
Med[1]
Quantity
4 x 18-barrel multiple rocket launchers
Summary

Luyang II / Type 052C / Lanzhou Multirole Destroyer There are significant difference between the “Lanzhou” guided missile destroyer, also known as the “Chinese Aegis”, and the “Yulin” and “Hengshui” guided missile frigates. These two types of warships are differently graded in tonnage.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
China
Sources
  1. Type 052C Class (Luyang II Class) Chinese Destroyer, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC0)