| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders | |
| Operators |  People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Preceded by | Type 054A frigate |
| Building | 2[1][2] |
| Completed | 1 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Frigate |
| Displacement | 5,700 tons[3][1] |
| Length | 150 m (490 ft)[3][1] |
| Beam | 16.8 m (55 ft)[3][1] |
| Propulsion | |
| Armament | |
| Aircraft carried | 1 Harbin Z-20F |
| Aviation facilities | hangar |
The Type 054B (NATO/OSD Jiangkai III)[4] is a class of guided-missile frigate under construction for the People's Republic of China. It is a development of the Type 054A frigate, and is around 50% larger than its predecessor.[5]
Two Type 054B frigates are confirmed to be under construction. The first was launched in August 2023,[5] and the second followed in around October 2023.[6]
Ships of class
| Pennant number | Name | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | Fleet | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 545 | 漯河 / Luohe | Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard[1] | 26 August 2023[5] | Sea Trials | ||
| 555 | 钦州 / Qinzhou | Huangpu Shipyard[1] | 29 October 2023 | Fitting out | ||
| 512 | Huangpu Shipyard | Under construction |
See also
References
- ^ "China appears to be readying 2 advanced warships for launch, adding muscle to aircraft carrier group". South China Morning Post. 16 July 2023. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ "PLAN 2024 Identification Guide". Office of Naval Intelligence.
- ^ a b c "First New Generation Frigate For Chinese Navy Launched In Shanghai". navalnews.com. 29 August 2023.
- ^ "China Navy launches second Type 054B frigate at Huangpu Shipyard". Navy Recognition. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
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