The weapon – reportedly capable of firing guided munitions – represents a significant upgrade for PLA Navy
Photos of the massive weapon mounted on the bow of a test vessel have recently emerged on Chinese social media. The location was identified as the Liaonan shipyard in Dalian, in China’s northeastern Liaoning province.
Its appearance on a test ship indicates the project is moving towards undergoing at-sea trials.
The gun – reportedly weighing nearly 21.8 tonnes and capable of firing guided munitions – represents a significant upgrade in main gun calibre for the PLA Navy (PLAN). Once operational, it will be the largest calibre main gun of modern navies.
Source: News - South China Morning Post
