Type 054B frigate
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The Type 054B (NATO/OSD Jiangkai III)[4] is a class of guided-missile frigate under construction for the People's Republic of China. It is a development of the Type 054A frigate, and is around 50% larger than its predecessor.[5]
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Class overview | |
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Builders | |
Operators | People's Liberation Army Navy |
Preceded by | Type 054A frigate |
Building | 2[1][2] |
General characteristics | |
Type | Frigate |
Displacement | 5,700 tons[3][1] |
Length | 150 m (490 ft)[3][1] |
Beam | 16.8 m (55 ft)[3][1] |
Propulsion | |
Armament | |
Aviation facilities | hangar |
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Two Type 054B frigates are confirmed to be under construction. The first was launched in August 2023,[5] and the second followed in around October 2023.[6]