* * * * DesignHistory

The project began in the late 1960s when it was becoming obvious to the Soviet Navy that naval guns still had an important role particularly in support of amphibious landings, but existing gun cruisers and destroyers were showing their age. A new design was started, employing a new 130 mm automatic gun turret.

Pro.956 destroyer Sovremenny class

The Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy Surface Force (PLAN) had two modified Sovremenny-class destroyers delivered in December 1999 and November 2000. In 2002, the PLAN ordered two improved versions designated 956-EM. The first vessel was launched in late 2005, while the second was launched in 2006. All four vessels were commissioned to the East Sea Fleet.

Hangzhou was laid down on 4 November 1988 and launched on 27 May 1994 by Severnaya Verf in Saint Petersburg. She was commissioned on 25 December 1999.

Weapons

2×AK-130 Naval Guns

4×AK-630 AA Guns

2×2*533mm Torpedes

2×7*SA-N-12 Missiles

2×4*SS-N-22 Anti-ship Missiles

Controls

AT1:SA-N-12 Reloading

AT2:left AAGun

AT3:right AAGuns

AT4:Hanger Door **