DEEP INTEL on China’s Type 053H3 (What You NEED to Know)
1,138The Type 053H3 frigate, also known as the Jiangwei II class, is a series of frigates used by the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) of China. Here’s a technical summary of this class:
General Characteristics
Type: Frigate
Class: Jiangwei II (Type 053H3)
In Service: Mid-1990s onwards
Displacement: Approximately 2,250 tons standard, 2,450 tons full load
Length: 112 meters (367 feet)
Beam: 12.4 meters (40.7 feet)
Draft: 4.3 meters (14.1 feet)
Propulsion and Performance
Propulsion: Combined diesel or gas (CODOG) arrangement, featuring two SEMT Pielstick diesel engines and two gas turbines, driving two shafts.
Speed: Up to 28 knots (52 km/h; 32 mph)
Range: About 5,000 nautical miles (9,260 km) at 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)
Armament
Main Gun: Single 100mm gun mounted forward.
Anti-Ship Missiles: Equipped with two quad launchers for YJ-83 (C-803) anti-ship missiles.
Air Defense: Features an 8-cell HQ-7 (FM-90N) surface-to-air missile launcher with a 15 km range.
Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW): Carries two triple 324mm torpedo launchers and two Type 87 six-barrel anti-submarine rocket launchers (ASW rockets).
Additional Armament: Equipped with two Type 76A dual-purpose 37mm anti-aircraft guns.
Electronics and Sensors
Radar Systems: Equipped with various radars, including air/surface search radars, fire-control radars for the main gun, and navigation radars.
Sonar: Hull-mounted sonar and possibly variable depth sonar for anti-submarine operations.
Electronic Warfare: Electronic support measures (ESM) and electronic countermeasures (ECM) systems are part of its suite, enhancing its defensive capabilities.
Aircraft
Helicopter Facilities: The Jiangwei II class has a flight deck and hangar to accommodate a single medium-sized helicopter, enhancing its ASW and search-and-rescue capabilities.
Crew and Accommodations
Crew: Approximately 200 officers and enlisted personnel.
Living Quarters: Designed to improve crew comfort, with modern accommodations and facilities.
Operational Role and Deployment
Role: Designed for anti-surface warfare (ASuW), anti-air warfare (AAW), and anti-submarine warfare (ASW), the Jiangwei II class serves as a versatile surface combatant in the PLAN.
Deployment: Operates primarily in the East China Sea and South China Sea, contributing to China’s regional maritime security and presence.
The Type 053H3 Jiangwei II frigates are considered a significant part of the PLAN’s modernization efforts, bridging the gap between older patrol craft and newer, more advanced frigates like the Type 054A.
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