Chinese Type 052D Luyang II Guided Missile Destroyer Detailed

Chinese Type 052D Luyang II Guided Missile Destroyer Detailed. Type 052D destroyer is an improved version of the Type 052C with 64 Cell Vertical Missile Launch Systems (VLS) for surface to air missiles.

Artistic Impression of Chinese Type-052D Guided Missile Destroyer. 

Type 052D Luyang II Guided Missile Destroyer appears to be similar in design to the Arleigh Burke-class Guided Missile Destroyer of United States Navy (USN). China will use Type 052D to defend the Chinese carrier battle group against air and missile threats.