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Type 022

IOC: 2009
Total Production: 83
Unitary Cost: USD$40 million
Also Known As: Houbei (NATO codename)

Origin: China

Contractor/s: Qiuxin Shipyard

Description: The Type 022, Houbei NATO codename, is a catamaran-style fast attack missile craft armed with anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCMs) developed and built in China for the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy (PLAN). The ship features an anti-electromagnetic interference system and stealth capability with minimized radar cross section. The PLAN intends to procure around 40-83 hulls of this class. As of early 2008, the first craft was still under construction. In early 2009 the first boats painted in blue, grey, black and white camouflage scheme were already operational with the PLAN.

The Type 022 crafts are intended to engage surface ships in coastal waters and are the replacement for the Type 021 class vessels. The propulsion system consists of two diesel engines and two waterjets allowing a top speed of 36 knots. The ships' weapon system comprises eight YJ-83 anti-ship missiles and a bow-mounted 30mm AK-630 gun for anti-aircraft warfare.

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:: Specifications ::

Crew: 14

Dimensions
Beam: 12 meter (39.4 foot)
Draft: 1.50 meter
Length: 40 meter (131 foot)
Main Gun Caliber: 30 millimeter

Power
Total Combined Power: 6,865 hp (5,121 kW)

Speed
Top Speed: 36 knot (18.5 mps)

Weight
Full Displacement: 220 ton

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Operators
	Country	Items	Country	Items
	China	83

fully confirmed operational planned retired cancelled destroyed

:: Related Equipment ::

Related Equipment
		Qty
	Anti-Ship Missiles
	YJ-83	x8
	Weapon Stations
	AK-630		-

:: Notes & Resources ::

Military Power of the People's Republic of China 2008

Last Updated:
Thursday, March 8, 2012

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IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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