A new 155mm naval cannon is reportedly under development and could offer fire support for a potential assault on Taiwan
In a period of naval combat defined by aerial dominance, precision-guided missiles, and autonomous drones, China’s fleet seems to be reviving the concept of “heavy artillery”.
A new naval gun system is reportedly being created, utilizing 155mm, or 6.1-inch, artillery rounds.
This would make it the largest of its type currently in existence worldwide.
Its test ship, the Wu Yunduo, was observed heading toward waters near Dalian in northeastern China in early May and returned roughly two weeks later, based on accounts from Chinese social media.
Sea trials for a primary gun typically involve live-fire exercises to assess platform stability, fire control precision, and continuous firing dependability under various conditions.
The 6,000-tonne experimental vessel was photographed at a shipyard with the large gun mounted on its bow in February, and images of the ship and naval gun were posted online. The site was identified as the Liaonan Shipyard in Dalian, Liaoning province.