Type 055 "Renhai"

The Type 055 destroyer (NATO code name Renhai[11]) is a classof guided missile destroyers being constructed by indigenous efforts for the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy Surface Force. The multi-role destroyer is designed for air defense, anti-missile, anti-ship and anti-submarine warfare.[7][12][13] The sea platform is expected to play an instrumental role in China's future carrier strike formations, and the vessel is one of the first among Chinese surface combatants capable of land attack missions.[2][14]

The class features a stealth design, including small radar cross section, low noise, infrared and electromagnetic radiation.[12] With advanced active phased array radar system and battle management system, the Type 055 destroyer will form China's anti-missile system together with the 052D destroyer, serving as part of the so-called Chinese Aegis.[15] The Type 055 is amongst the largest post-Second World War warships launched in East Asia.[16][17] The United States classifies these ships as cruisers.[11]