Ship profile
Jiaxing
CNS 521 - China - Jiangwei-II Class (Type 053H3)
Key facts
Country
China
Class
Jiangwei-II Class (Type 053H3)
Type
Guided Missile Frigate
Status
active
Current ops
-
Latest public position
No public position available.
Public summary
The Jiangwei-II Type 053H3 class is a legacy PLAN frigate that improved on earlier Jianghu-era designs with better missiles, sensors and escort capability. It served in patrol, anti-surface and coastal escort roles while newer Type 054A frigates entered the fleet. Today it is best viewed as a lower-end or transitional combatant compared with the PLAN's modern frigate force.
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