Chinese Type 055 destroyer: 12,000 tonnes, 180 meters long with 128-cell VLS mammoth ship GDC 5 years ago You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us China’s Second Type 055 Destroyer Enters Service With PLA NavyDateMarch 10, 2021In relation toEast Asia and Pacific RegionChina Decommissioned All Type 051 DestroyersDateNovember 20, 2020In relation toEast Asia and Pacific RegionChina to launch eighth Type 055 Destroyer next yearDateNovember 24, 2020In relation toEast Asia and Pacific Region