Chengdu-class
Type 01 (Chengdu)
plan_ff_chengduSurface ShipsChinaASuW
- Length
- 91 m
- Beam
- 10.2 m
- Displacement
- 1416 t
- Max Speed
- 32 kn
Description
Developed from the Soviet Riga-class ASW frigate provided to the PRC before the Sino-Soviet split. The Chengdu class improves on the surface warfare capability by substituting the original triple torpedo tubes with a twin launcher for the Styx-derived Safflower missile. ASW capability is very weak, comprising only twin RBU-1200 ASW mortars. This class forms the basis from which all subsequent PLAN frigates have evolved.
Unit
- Type
- Vessel
- Role
- ASuW
- In service
- 1957–1995
- Variants
- 4
- Armor
- None
- Task Force cost
- 3,000 pts
- Score value
- 3
Dimensions
- Length
- 91 m
- Beam
- 10.2 m
- Displacement
- 1,416 t
Performance
- Max speed
- 32 kn
- Max reverse
- 7 kn
- Cavitation speed
- 3 kn
Machinery
- Main power
- Steam
- Horsepower
- 21,000 hp
- Propulsion
- 2 shafts
- Rudders
- 2
Signatures
- Visual ID range
- 9 nm
- RCS
- Medium
- IR signature
- Medium
Service variants
| Variant | In service |
|---|---|
| 505 | 1957–1992 |
| 506 | 1957–1994 |
| 507 | 1958–1995 |
| 508 | 1958–1993 |