Type 054A
Type: Frigate
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard (CSSC)
Overview
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.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 190 |
|---|---|
| range | 8,000 nm |
| length | 134 m |
| armament | 8× YJ-83 AShMs, 32× HHQ-16 VLS SAMs, 2× YU-7 triple torpedo tubes, 1× 76mm gun, 2× Type 726A CIWS |
| max_speed | 27 knots |
| helicopter | 1× Z-9C or Ka-27 |
| displacement | 4,500 tonnes |
Operators
- China
- Pakistan
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