Type 054B Frigate
Type: Multi-Role Frigate
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: CSSC
Overview
The Type 054B is China next-generation multi-role frigate, a significant evolution from the widely exported Type 054A. It features integrated electric propulsion for reduced acoustic signature, a larger hull with expanded VLS capacity, and improved sensors. The design prioritizes anti-submarine warfare while maintaining strong air defense and surface strike capability.
Technical Specifications
| radar | Flat-panel AESA radar |
|---|---|
| speed | 28+ knots |
| length | 147+ m |
| armament | 32+ VLS cells, anti-ship missiles, 76mm gun |
| features | Reduced acoustic signature, improved ASW |
| helicopter | 1x Z-20 |
| propulsion | Integrated electric propulsion (CODLOG) |
| displacement | 6,000+ tonnes |
Operators
- People Liberation Army Navy
Related sea Weapon Systems
- JL-3 SLBM - Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (China)
- IAI Gabriel V - missile (Israel)
- Type 071 Yuzhao - amphibious (China)
- Akya - Heavy Torpedo (Turkey)
- Type 075 LHD - amphibious (China)
- Type 076 LHA - amphibious (China)
- Orka Class Submarine - submarine (Netherlands)
- Type 054A - frigate (China)
- Type 056A Jiangdao - corvette (China)
- AN/SPY-1 - Naval Multi-Function Radar (United States)