Type 054B frigate
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders | |
| Operators |  People's Liberation Army Navy |
| Preceded by | Type 054A frigate |
| Building | 2[1][2] |
| 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] |
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]
Ships of class[edit]
| Pennant number | Name | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | Fleet | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard[1] | 26 August 2023[5] | Building | ||||
| Huangpu Shipyard[1] | Building |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "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.
