Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 19 September 2017
Added to the East China Fleet on 21 September 2015. Launched by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. In September 2013 and finished her sea trials in June 2015. Type 054A multi purpose class frigates, called by the NARO Jiangkai II. The first commissioned in 2007 of at least 24. Difference with the 054 Type are improved sensors and weapons. Displacement 4.053 tons (full) and as dimensions 134,1 x 16 metres or 440 x 52 feet. Machinery consists of CODAD 4x7.600hp Shaanxi 16PA6 STC diesels allowing an estimated speed of 27 knots. Estimated range is 8.025 nautical miles. Crew numbers 165 men. Able to carry a Kamov Ka-28 Helix or Harbin Z-9C helicopter with her for which a hangar is available. Armament consists of 1-32-cell vertical launching system HQ-16 SAM , Yu-8 anti submarine rocket launchers, 2x4 C-803 anti-ship/land attack missiles, 1-7,6cm PJ26 dual purpose gun, 2-3cm Type730 7-barrel CIWS guns or Type 1130, 2x3-32,4cm Yu-7 anti submarine warfare (ASW) torpedoes, 2x6 Type 87 24cm anti submarine rocket launcher with 36 rockets and 2 Type 726-4 18-tube decoy launchers.
