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The Type 054A (Jiangkai II class) is China's primary general purpose frigate, forming the backbone of PLAN surface combatant force with over 30 ships commissioned. Armed with the HHQ-16 VLS (32 cells) for area air defense, YJ-83 anti-ship missiles, and a twin-barreled 76mm gun, the Type 054A provides capable anti-air, anti-surface, and limited anti-submarine warfare capability. It has been widely exported as the F-22P to Pakistan.

Type 054A
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Type 054A - Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard (CSSC)
VENTAJAS
  • 32-cell VLS provides meaningful area air defense capability
  • Large fleet provides depth for sustained operations
  • YJ-83 anti-ship missiles with 120 km range
  • Proven design with extensive operational experience
  • F-22P export variant demonstrates international confidence
DESVENTAJAS
  • Being superseded by Type 054B with more capable sensors
  • HHQ-16 engagement envelope smaller than US SM-2/ESSM
  • Limited to 32 VLS cells compared to 90+ on Type 055
  • Aging design losing edge versus latest threat systems
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
CREW190
RANGE8,000 Nm
LENGTH134 M
ARMAMENT8× YJ-83 AShMs, 32× HHQ-16 VLS SAMs, 2× YU-7 Triple Torpedo Tubes, 1× 76mm Gun, 2× Type 726A CIWS
MAX SPEED27 Knots
HELICOPTER1× Z-9C Or Ka-27
DISPLACEMENT4,500 Tonnes
INTELIGENCIA RELACIONADA6 ARTÍCULOS
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