Ship profile
Xiaoyi
CNS 841 - China - Wochi Class (Type 081/081A)
Key facts
Country
China
Class
Wochi Class (Type 081/081A)
Type
Mine Countermeasure Ship/Craft
Status
active
Current ops
-
Latest public position
No public position available.
Public summary
The Wochi Type 081/081A class is a modern PLAN mine-warfare vessel family for minesweeping, minehunting and route-clearance support. Mine countermeasures ships like this are important for keeping ports, amphibious approaches and coastal sea lanes usable in conflict. The class gives China a purpose-built MCM layer rather than relying only on older sweeper designs.
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