Friday, November 21, 2008

Type 054

IOC: 2005
Total Production: 6

Production: 2

Also Known As
Jiangkai (NATO codename)
Ma'anshan (lead ship name)

Origin
China

Contractor/s
Guangzhou Huangpu Shipyard
Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding

Family Members
Type 054A

Guided Missiles:
YJ-83 (8)

SAM & ABM Missiles:
HQ-7 (8)

Aircraft, Vehicles & Crafts:
Ka-28
Z-9C

Description: The Type 054 class frigate has been designed as the replacement for aging and obsolete Type 053 frigates within the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). Type 054, NATO codename Jiangkai, are 3,400-ton class ships featuring stealthy design with reduced radar cross section and infrared signature for enhanced survivability. In addition, these ships are suitable for offshore and oceanic/blue water operations. Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard and Guangzhou Huangpu Shipyard are responsible for the construction of the Type 054 frigates. The lead ship, FFG 525 Ma'anshan, was commissioned by PLAN in 2005.

The Type 054 class frigate has a flight deck and hangar at the stern for a medium-sized ASW helicopter such as Ka-28 or Z-9C. The ship's weapon system includes eight (2x4) YJ-83 anti-ship missiles; an eight-cell Crotale/HQ-7 short-range air defense missile system and a 100mm gun at the bow; and four Russian AK-630 six-barrel 30mm guns for close-in air defense against aircraft and missile threats. The CODAD-based propulsion system comprises two French-made diesel engines developing 21,000-hp and two secondary diesel engines developing 8,840-hp.

Specifications
Guns: Main Gun Caliber 100 mm

Number of Weapons: 16

Weights: Full Displacement 3,400 t

Power: Power 21,000 hp

Operators

China / 2

Ships

525 Ma'anshan

Launch/Keel Laying: 2003
Commissioning: 2005

Shipbuilder/s:Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding

Dalian - East Sea Fleet - China - ?

526 Wenzhou

Launch/Keel Laying: 2003
Commissioning: 2005

Shipbuilder/s:Guangzhou Huangpu Shipyard

Dalian - East Sea Fleet - China - ?

Internet Resources
sinodefence.com

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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