Class profile
054B
China - Guided Missile Frigate
Class facts
Country
China
Type
Guided Missile Frigate
Length
155 m
Displacement
5500 t
Speed
28 kn
Public ships
0
Public description
The Type 054B class is the PLAN's new-generation frigate programme and appears intended to succeed or complement the mass-produced Type 054A. The larger hull and updated combat systems point toward stronger escort, ASW and local air-defence performance while retaining helicopter operations and anti-surface weapons. The class is still early in service, so its long-term fleet role will become clearer as more ships commission.
Public ships in class
No public ships yet.
Equipment summary
Weapon
PLAN universal VLS
HQ-16 surface-to-air missile
YJ-83 anti-ship missile
H/PJ-26 naval gun
Sensor
Ship sonar suite
Aircraft
Shipborne helicopter
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