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Week 14: Global Challenges - China Flashcards

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Four ways the DoD is implementing to combat China

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  1. Building a more lethal force to gain military advantage
  2. Strengthening allies and partners to generate robust networks that can advance shared interests
  3. Reforming the Department of Defense to realize greater performance and affordability
  4. Expanding the competitive space to create US advantages and impose dilemmas on competitors
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Five services China’s military is broken up into

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  • People’s Liberation Army (PLA)
  • PLA Navy (PLAN)
  • PLA Air Force
  • Rocket Force
  • Strategic Support Force
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Organization of the PLAN

(Three fleets)

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  • North Sea Fleet
  • East Sea Fleet
  • South Sea Fleet
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Where is the North Sea based and where is its HQ?

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  • Based in the Yellow Sea
  • HQ: Qingdao Naval Base
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Where is the East Sea based and where is its HQ?

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Based: East China Sea

HQ: Ningbo Fleet HQ

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Where is the South Sea based and where is its HQ?

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Based: South China Sea

HQ: Yulin Naval Base

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Luhu Class Destroyer

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Visual ID of the Luhu Class Destroyer

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  • Flagship of the North Sea Fleet
  • 400 ft long
  • 4x anti-ship missiles located amid ships
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Mission of the Luhu class destroyer

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One of the first modern multi-role guided missile destroyers made by China.

Currently two units active

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Weapons of the Luhu Class destroyer

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16 x C-802 ASCMs
1 x 8-cell HHQ-7 SAM launcher
2 x 100mm Guns
6 x Torpedo Tubes

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Aircraft of the Luhu Class destroyer

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2 Helicopters

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Luyang III Class destroyer

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Visual ID of the Luyang III

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  • 515 ft in length
  • Flat-panelled active electronically scanned array (AESA) RADAR
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Mission of the Luyang III

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Chinese AEGIS

The most capable guided missile destroyer in the PLAN

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Weapons of the Luyang III

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1 x 24-cell SAM launcher
64 x VLS cells (YJ-18 or HHQ-9A)
1 x H/PJ-38 130mm Gun, 1 x H/PJ-12 30mm Gun
6 x Torpedo Tubes
Advanced Physical and Electronic countermeasures, Surface search and navigation radars, hull-mounted and towed array sonar, and air search / fire control radars

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Liaoning 16 Aircraft Carrier

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Visual ID of the Liaoning 16 Carrier

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  • 999 ft in length
  • Ski-jump catapult
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Mission of the Liaoning 16 Aircraft Carrier

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  • First aircraft carrier commissioned into the PLAN
  • Classified as a training ship
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Weapons of the Liaoning 16

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Only equipped with air defense weapons

18 cell missile system

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Aircraft of the Liaoning 16

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  • 40 fixed wing and rotary wing
  • Most notably is the J-15 Flanker X2
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Jin Class Strategic Missile Submarine (Type 094)

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Shang Class Attack Submarine (Type 093)

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Specifications of the Jin Class Sub

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Crew: 140

Propulsion: Nuclear

Armament: - 12x JL-2 Submarine Launched Ballistic Missiles
- 6x 533 mm torpedo tubes

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Mission of the Jin Class Sub

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Patrolling in the South China Sea

Becoming a bastion for Chinese SSBN operations

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Mission of the Shang Class Attack sub

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  • Second generation nuclear-powered attack sub
  • 093G has a Vertical Launching System (VLS)
  • Carries: YJ-18 supersonic anti-ship missiles, CJ-10 cruise missiles
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Specifications of the Shang class sub

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Crew: 100 total

Propulsion: Nuclear

Armament: - 6x 553 mm (21.8 in) or 650 mm (26 in) torpedo tubes

  • VLS tubes for either YJ-18 or CJ-10 (Type 093G) anti-ship missiles
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Yuan Class Submarine (Type 039A)

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Mission of the Yuan class sub

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  • Diesel-electric powered sub
  • China’s first AIP (air-independent propulsion) making it one of the quietest subs in service
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Specification of the Yuan class sub

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Crew: 36 total

Propulsion: Diesel-electric

Armament: - 6x 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes

  • YJ-832 ASCM capable
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Su-30 Flanker

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Mission of the Su-30 Flanker

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Capable of conducting maritime intercepts

  • Heavy class, all-weather, long-range strike fighter
  • Comparable to the American McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle
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J-15 Flanker X2

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Mission and accolades of the J-15 Flanker X2

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4th generation, twin jet, all-weather fighter aircraft

06May2010 - Conducted its first takeoff from a simulated ski-jump

25NOV2012 - Aircraft successfully performed its first takeoff and landing on China’s first aircraft carrier Liaoning

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34
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YJ-12

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  • Supersonic anti-ship cruise missile
  • Surface variant: YJ-12A; Range - 250nm
  • Land variant: YJ-12B - 160nm
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YJ-18

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  • Similar to the Russian 3M-54 Klub
  • Range: 290nm
  • Can be launched from VLS and possibly from sub torpedo tubes
  • Guidance system using BeiDou Navigation Satellite System data
  • 660 lb warhead
36
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Dong-Feng 21 Missile

A

Carrier Killer Missile

  • Single warhead medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM)
  • Designed for both nuclear and conventional missions
  • The DF-21D is said to be the first anti-ship ballistic missilse (ASBM)
  • Deploys maneuverable reentry vehicles (MaRVs)
37
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2001: Hainan Island Incident

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April - A U.S. surveillance plane collides in mid-air with a Chinese air force plane near the southern Chinese island of Hainan, leading the Chinese plane to crash into the sea and forcing the U.S. aircraft to land on Hainan. An 11-day standoff over China’s holding of the plane and 24 crew members raises tensions with the new administration of President George W. Bush.

38
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2005: Peace Mission

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August - China and Russia hold their first joint military exercises. The exercise consisted of combined land, sea, and air elements simulating an intervention in a state besieged by terrorists or political turmoil. The force practiced air and naval blockades, an amphibious assault, and occupying a region.

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2007: Missile Test

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January - Reports say China has carried out a missile test in space, shooting down an old weather satellite. The US, Japan and others express concern at China’s military build-up.

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2012: South China Sea

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May - Philippines and Chinese naval vessels confront one another off the Scarborough Shoal reef in the South China Sea. Both countries claim the reef, which may have significant reserves of oil and gas.

41
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2012: Laoning 16

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September - China launches its first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning - a converted former Soviet Kuznetsov-class aircraft vessel.

42
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2015: Spratly Islands

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October - China expresses anger at US naval ship sailing by artificial reefs Beijing is building among disputed Spratly Islands in South China Sea.

43
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  1. Building a more lethal force to gain military advantage
  2. Strengthening allies and partners to generate robust networks that can advance shared interests
  3. Reforming the Department of Defense to realize greater performance and affordability
  4. Expanding the competitive space to create US advantages and impose dilemmas on competitors
A

Four ways the DoD is implementing to combat China

44
Q
  • People’s Liberation Army (PLA)
  • PLA Navy (PLAN)
  • PLA Air Force
  • Rocket Force
  • Strategic Support Force
A

Five services China’s military is broken up into

45
Q
  • North Sea Fleet
  • East Sea Fleet
  • South Sea Fleet
A

Organization of the PLAN

(Three fleets)

46
Q
  • Based in the Yellow Sea
  • HQ: Qingdao Naval Base
A

Where is the North Sea based and where is its HQ?

47
Q

Based: East China Sea

HQ: Ningbo Fleet HQ

A

Where is the East Sea based and where is its HQ?

48
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Based: South China Sea

HQ: Yulin Naval Base

A

Where is the South Sea based and where is its HQ?

49
Q

Luhu Class Destroyer

50
Q
  • Flagship of the North Sea Fleet
  • 400 ft long
  • 4x anti-ship missiles located amid ships
A

Visual ID of the Luhu Class Destroyer

51
Q

One of the first modern multi-role guided missile destroyers made by China.

Currently two units active

A

Mission of the Luhu class destroyer

52
Q

16 x C-802 ASCMs
1 x 8-cell HHQ-7 SAM launcher
2 x 100mm Guns
6 x Torpedo Tubes

A

Weapons of the Luhu Class destroyer

53
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2 Helicopters

A

Aircraft of the Luhu Class destroyer

54
Q

Luyang III Class destroyer

55
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  • 515 ft in length
  • Flat-panelled active electronically scanned array (AESA) RADAR
A

Visual ID of the Luyang III

56
Q

Chinese AEGIS

The most capable guided missile destroyer in the PLAN

A

Mission of the Luyang III

57
Q

1 x 24-cell SAM launcher
64 x VLS cells (YJ-18 or HHQ-9A)
1 x H/PJ-38 130mm Gun, 1 x H/PJ-12 30mm Gun
6 x Torpedo Tubes
Advanced Physical and Electronic countermeasures, Surface search and navigation radars, hull-mounted and towed array sonar, and air search / fire control radars

A

Weapons of the Luyang III

58
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Liaoning 16 Aircraft Carrier

59
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  • 999 ft in length
  • Ski-jump catapult
A

Visual ID of the Liaoning 16 Carrier

60
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  • First aircraft carrier commissioned into the PLAN
  • Classified as a training ship
A

Mission of the Liaoning 16 Aircraft Carrier

61
Q

Only equipped with air defense weapons

18 cell missile system

A

Weapons of the Liaoning 16

62
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  • 40 fixed wing and rotary wing
  • Most notably is the J-15 Flanker X2
A

Aircraft of the Liaoning 16

63
Q

Jin Class Strategic Missile Submarine (Type 094)

64
Q

Shang Class Attack Submarine (Type 093)

65
Q

Crew: 140

Propulsion: Nuclear

Armament: - 12x JL-2 Submarine Launched Ballistic Missiles
- 6x 533 mm torpedo tubes

A

Specifications of the Jin Class Sub

66
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Patrolling in the South China Sea

Becoming a bastion for Chinese SSBN operations

A

Mission of the Jin Class Sub

67
Q
  • Second generation nuclear-powered attack sub
  • 093G has a Vertical Launching System (VLS)
  • Carries: YJ-18 supersonic anti-ship missiles, CJ-10 cruise missiles
A

Mission of the Shang Class Attack sub

68
Q

Crew: 100 total

Propulsion: Nuclear

Armament: - 6x 553 mm (21.8 in) or 650 mm (26 in) torpedo tubes

  • VLS tubes for either YJ-18 or CJ-10 (Type 093G) anti-ship missiles
A

Specifications of the Shang class sub

69
Q

Yuan Class Submarine (Type 039A)

70
Q
  • Diesel-electric powered sub
  • China’s first AIP (air-independent propulsion) making it one of the quietest subs in service
A

Mission of the Yuan class sub

71
Q

Crew: 36 total

Propulsion: Diesel-electric

Armament: - 6x 533 mm (21 in) torpedo tubes

  • YJ-832 ASCM capable
A

Specification of the Yuan class sub

72
Q

Su-30 Flanker

73
Q

Capable of conducting maritime intercepts

  • Heavy class, all-weather, long-range strike fighter
  • Comparable to the American McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle
A

Mission of the Su-30 Flanker

74
Q

J-15 Flanker X2

75
Q

4th generation, twin jet, all-weather fighter aircraft

06May2010 - Conducted its first takeoff from a simulated ski-jump

25NOV2012 - Aircraft successfully performed its first takeoff and landing on China’s first aircraft carrier Liaoning

A

Mission and accolades of the J-15 Flanker X2

76
Q
  • Supersonic anti-ship cruise missile
  • Surface variant: YJ-12A; Range - 250nm
  • Land variant: YJ-12B - 160nm
77
Q
  • Similar to the Russian 3M-54 Klub
  • Range: 290nm
  • Can be launched from VLS and possibly from sub torpedo tubes
  • Guidance system using BeiDou Navigation Satellite System data
  • 660 lb warhead
78
Q

Carrier Killer Missile

  • Single warhead medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM)
  • Designed for both nuclear and conventional missions
  • The DF-21D is said to be the first anti-ship ballistic missilse (ASBM)
  • Deploys maneuverable reentry vehicles (MaRVs)
A

Dong-Feng 21 Missile

79
Q

April - A U.S. surveillance plane collides in mid-air with a Chinese air force plane near the southern Chinese island of Hainan, leading the Chinese plane to crash into the sea and forcing the U.S. aircraft to land on Hainan. An 11-day standoff over China’s holding of the plane and 24 crew members raises tensions with the new administration of President George W. Bush.

A

2001: Hainan Island Incident

80
Q

August - China and Russia hold their first joint military exercises. The exercise consisted of combined land, sea, and air elements simulating an intervention in a state besieged by terrorists or political turmoil. The force practiced air and naval blockades, an amphibious assault, and occupying a region.

A

2005: Peace Mission

81
Q

January - Reports say China has carried out a missile test in space, shooting down an old weather satellite. The US, Japan and others express concern at China’s military build-up.

A

2007: Missile Test

82
Q

May - Philippines and Chinese naval vessels confront one another off the Scarborough Shoal reef in the South China Sea. Both countries claim the reef, which may have significant reserves of oil and gas.

A

2012: South China Sea

83
Q

September - China launches its first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning - a converted former Soviet Kuznetsov-class aircraft vessel.

A

2012: Laoning 16

84
Q

October - China expresses anger at US naval ship sailing by artificial reefs Beijing is building among disputed Spratly Islands in South China Sea.

A

2015: Spratly Islands

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