Ship profile
Cangzhou (Type 053H2)
CNS 537 (Type 053H2) - China - Jianghu-III Class (Type 053H2)
Key facts
Country
China
Class
Jianghu-III Class (Type 053H2)
Type
Guided Missile Frigate
Status
retired
Current ops
-
Latest public position
No public position available.
Public summary
The Jianghu-III Type 053H2 class is a legacy PLAN frigate variant for coastal patrol, escort and anti-surface warfare. It belongs to the missile-frigate force that preceded China's modern Type 054 and Type 054A families. Its importance is historical and secondary, with limited relevance for high-end air-defence or ASW comparison.
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