Type 053H-class (Jianghu I & II)
Summary
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Frigate |
| Subtype | Missile frigate |
| Manufacturer | Hudong Shipyard, Jiangnan Shipyard |
| Year commissioned | 1976 |
| Units | 509 CHANGDE, 510 SHAOYING, 511 NANTONG, 512 WUXI, 513 HUAYIN, 514 ZHENJIANG, 515 XIAMEN, 516 JIUJIANG, 517 NANPING, 518 JIN’AN, 519 CHANGZHI, 533 NINGBO, 534 JINHUA, 543 DANDONG, 545 LINFEN, 551 MAOMING, 552 YIBIN, 553 SHAOGUAN, 554 ANSHUN, 555 ZHAOTONG, 557 JISHOU, 558 ZIGO NG, 559 KANGDING, 560 DONGGUAN, 561 SHANTOU, 562 JIANGMEN, 563 ZHAOQING, F18 OSMAN. 951 NAJIM AL ZAFIR, 956 EL NASSER |
| Current operators | 🇨🇳 China |
Description
The Frigate Jianghu I & II class is a series of naval vessels that were built and operated by the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) of China. These frigates were designed to serve as multipurpose warships capable of carrying out a variety of missions including anti-submarine warfare, anti-aircraft warfare, and surface warfare.
The Jianghu I & II class frigates were first introduced in the late 1960s and early 1970s, with a total of 53 ships being built. These frigates have a displacement ranging from 1,100 to 1,400 tons and are approximately 104 meters in length. They are powered by diesel engines and can achieve speeds of up to 25 knots.
With regards to armament, these frigates are equipped with a combination of anti-ship and surface-to-air missiles, torpedoes, and naval guns. They also feature sonar systems and anti-submarine warfare capabilities, which enable them to effectively detect and engage underwater targets.
In terms of onboard facilities, the Jianghu I & II class frigates are designed to accommodate a crew of approximately 100 to 150 personnel. They are equipped with spacious living quarters, a bridge for navigation and command, and a combat information center for conducting coordinated operations.
While the Jianghu I & II class frigates have been in service for several decades, some of them have undergone modernization programs to enhance their combat capabilities. This includes the installation of more advanced weapon systems, improved sensors, and updated electronics.
Technical specifications
| Type 053H | |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1700 tons |
| Range | 7000 km at 15 knots |
| Crew | 200 members |
| Width | 12.0 m (39.4 ft) |
| Length | 112.0 m (367.5 ft) |
| Propulsion | 2 SEMT Pielstick 12 PA 6 diesels with a power of 16,000 hp each - 2 propellers |
| Armament | 4 Hai Ying-2 (II 2) + 2 100mm Creusot-Loire guns + 12 37mm 76A88 guns + 4 LR RBU 1200 + 2 mortars + 2 underwater grenade launchers |
| Maximum speed | 32 knots |
Photo of Type 053H class
