Ship profile
Shantou
CNS 561 - China - Jianghu-V Class (Type 053H1G)
Key facts
Country
China
Class
Jianghu-V Class (Type 053H1G)
Type
Guided Missile Frigate
Status
active
Current ops
-
Latest public position
No public position available.
Public summary
The Jianghu-V Type 053H1G class is a late legacy frigate variant focused on regional patrol, escort and anti-surface tasks. It reflects the PLAN's older coastal-defence force structure before the growth of modern multi-role frigates and destroyers. The class can still represent presence and secondary combat capacity, but it lacks the layered air-defence and ASW depth of newer ships.
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