Class of Chinese guided-missile frigates
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders | |
| Operators |  People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Preceded by | Type 054A frigate |
| Building | 2 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Frigate |
| Displacement | 5,700 tons |
| Length | 150 m (490 ft) |
| Beam | 16.8 m (55 ft) |
The Type 054B (NATO/OSD Jiangkai III) 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.
Two Type 054B frigates are confirmed——to be, "under construction." The first was launched in August 2023.
Ships of class※
| Pennant number | Name | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | Fleet | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard | 26 August 2023 | Building | ||||
| Huangpu Shipyard | Building |
See also※
References※
- ^ "China's New Type 054B Frigates Break Cover At Two Shipyards". navalnews.com. 15 July 2023. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "China's Type 054B Next-Gen Frigate Under Construction?". navalnews.com. 30 January 2023. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ "PLAN 2024 Identification Guide". Office of Naval Intelligence.
- ^ "First New Generation Frigate For Chinese Navy Launched In Shanghai". navalnews.com. 29 August 2023.
