Take a look at China's biggest destroyer, a $920 million cruiser that's said to be the 2nd most powerful in the world after the USS Zumwalt
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Marielle DescalsotaJun 28, 2022, 08:43 IST
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China has the world's largest navy in terms of total number of vessels. The Type 055 is the biggest destroyer class in China's People's Liberation Army Navy.
Chinese media has touted the ship as the second most powerful destroyer in the world after the USS Zumwalt.
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There are six ships in the Type 055 class.
The massive ships are powered by six turbine generators, according to The Diplomat.
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The ships cost 6 billion Chinese yuan, or $920 million, per unit, according to the SCMP, which makes them far less expensive than the USS Zumwalt.
The Type 055 has advanced stealth capabilities, according to Global Times.