Jiangdong-class
Type 053K (Jiangdong)
plan_ffg_jiangdongSurface ShipsChinaASuW
- Length
- 103 m
- Beam
- 10.8 m
- Displacement
- 1940 t
- Max Speed
- 28 kn
Description
These ships are successors to the Chengdu class, and were concieved as air defence escorts, emplyoing the HQ-61 short-range SAM and mounting 4 twin 37mm mounts as opposed to only 2 on the Chengdu. ASW capability remains very weak, comprising only twin FQF-1200 ASW mortars and depth charge throwers.
Unit
- Type
- Vessel
- Role
- ASuW
- In service
- 1975–1994
- Variants
- 2
- Armor
- None
- Task Force cost
- 3,000 pts
- Score value
- 3
Dimensions
- Length
- 103 m
- Beam
- 10.8 m
- Displacement
- 1,940 t
Performance
- Max speed
- 28 kn
- Max reverse
- 7 kn
- Cavitation speed
- 3 kn
Machinery
- Main power
- Diesel
- Horsepower
- 16,000 hp
- Propulsion
- 2 shafts
- Rudders
- 2
Signatures
- Visual ID range
- 9 nm
- RCS
- Medium
- IR signature
- Medium
Service variants
| Variant | In service |
|---|---|
| 531 | 1975–1994 |
| 532 | 1977–1986 |