CN Type 055 Renhai

## CN Type 055 Nanchang

The Renhai, as seen in-game

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## Background History

The **Type 055 destroyer** (NATO/OSD **Renhai-class cruiser**)s a class of stealth guided missile destroyers (guided missile cruisers per NATO/OSD standard) being constructed for the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy Surface Force. It is a multi-mission design; the combination of sensors and weapons suggests a main role of area air defence, with anti-submarine warfare capabilities surpassing previous Chinese surface combatants.

The People's Liberation Army Navy was interested in a large destroyer from as early as the late-1960s. A development program, code-named "055", initiated in 1976 was cancelled in 1983 after encountering insurmountable technical obstacles from industrial underdevelopment; for example, the required gas turbine power plants could neither be produced domestically, nor imported at acceptable prices.

In April 2014, an image emerged of a full-scale mock-up of the Type 055 superstructure - with enclosed integrated mast for radar and other electronics - at the Chinese naval electronic testing range in Wuhan.

## Overview

Compared to other tier 3 destroyers, the Nanchang is the cheapest ship, with a cost of only 10,200,000 in-game currency. Nanchang has the most grenade launchers, so it has an ASW and ASuW capability not found in many ships, since 3 ASROCs (anti submarine rocket) can deal massive damage at close range.

Nanchang has 2 slots (a total of 6 units) for its anti air system, considered above average for it's tier, and is as effective at warding off aerial threats as RF TARK Pyotr Veliky and RF Admiral Nakhimov (but then again you can never have enough AA). Because Nanchang is not a premium ship, she doesn't have bonus reward (+20% gold and dollars). But even with these disadvantages, Nanchang is still a useful ship in battle, espescially against submarines and in close combat.

## Tactics

### Playing as a Nanchang

As usual, you should upgrade all equipments and capabilities prior to utilizing the ship. The ship can oppose, with fidelity, one or two destroyers and can even bar up with cruisers with high mobility, maneuverability, and flexibility. With 3 grenade launchers, you can gain an advantage from a distance via the initial strike. The first YJ-18 (Rare Missile) with high speed will attract the anti air system of the rival ships and then facilitate to the second missile which will deal damage to the target ship. A Nanchang with RUM-139 Swarmer (Rare Missile) is a real submarine assasin. Compared to others cruisers and destroyers, she can gain high damage to enemy ships, just below RF Admiral Nakhimov and RF TARK Pytor Velikiy. The ship's air defense is also good, making it a decent escort vessel to assist those with weak air defense such as Vella Gulf, or bolster the already high AA of ships like the Russian vessels.

But players may not be accustomed to utilizing this ship because of the low quantity of other weapon systems, such as only having 1 gun and 2 missiles. Nanchang should not approach more than a single carrier simultaneously. Despite having strong anti-submarine capabilities, Nanchang is not recommended to attack several submarines at once. When fighting with battleships, players should never attempt to close the distance, instead light them up at a comfortable range at which you can dodge their guns to an extent. Brawling in this ship is a good idea, although it depends on your equipment and the enemy ship, for brawling the wrong ship may result in near certain defeat. Knowing this, use your ASROCs to their fullest potential and aim as best you can, and using A-22 can and will do massive damage in close combat.

### Playing along a Nanchang

When fighting alongside Nanchang, players can feel secure due to its anti submarine capabilities. Nanchang should follow a cruiser like the RF Varyag or Anchar to improve the air defense. Generally, Nanchang is a relatively capable teammate in your squad, and can play along with nearly any type of ship.

### Playing against a Nanchang

Nanchang is not much of a threat, but its high maneuvering ability and 3 ASROCs will make you somewhat disadvantaged. The lack of weaponry outside of ASROCs is her biggest disadvantage. Two submarines, launching all weapons simultaneously, will make Nanchang receive a substantial amount of damage, maybe even resulting in a defeat. A team of two or more of all units will certainly prevail against the ship.

## Suggested Armaments Setup

The ship, with its flexible armaments setup, can be armed with various weapons that will furthermore improve the ship's performance. Below are some suggested weapons setup. But, bear in mind that these are just suggestions.

Level 15:

* 1st slot: RUM-139 Swarmer (Rare Missile), YJ-18
* 2nd slot: RUM-139 Swarmer or YJ-18
* Cannon: Ak-130 (130 mm),
* Grenade launcher (ASROC): RUR-5B ASROC, A-22
* 5x Pantsir-ME, Sea RAM
* 1x Sea RAM (Rare Air Defense) or RIM-7 Sea Sparrow
* Helicopter: , WZ-19 CAIC, MUH-1 Marineon

Level 20

* 1st slot: Zircon (for those with hero status), DF-17, SCALP Naval
* 2nd slot: S500 Prometheus, any of the above missiles
* Cannon: HPJ/45B, MONARC
* Grenade launcher (ASROC): RUR-5B ASROC, A-22
* 1st air defense: 5x Pantsir-ME
* 2nd air defense: 1× Sea RAM.
* Helicopter: MUH1

## Advantages and Disadvantages

### Advantages

* Is equipped with three grenade launchers, making it very capable in anti-submarine warfare and close-range combat.
* Good durability.
* Is equipped with two separate missile slots, allowing for flexibility (although 2 missiles are the lowest number of missiles found on any T3 ship, of course not counting ships that don't have them like Enterprise and 004).
* Fairly capable air defense, while not as varied as Port Royal, it is still better than some warships.

### Disadvantages

* At the price of flexibility, installing and upgrading the ship's missile arsenal will be twice as expensive.
* Large dimensions make it an easy target, even for cruisers.
* Low armament outside of ASROCs, only has 1 gun and 2 missiles.

## Trivia

* The United States classify the ship and its sisters as "cruisers" due to its dimensions and capabilities.
* The ship used to cost 6,800,000 but was increased to 10,000,000 dollars on January 17, 2022.
* This ship seems shorter than the Vella Gulf and the Port Royal, but is really longer