Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding has launched the first Type 054B class guided-missile electric-powered frigate for the Chinese Navy

The Chinese Navy is preparing to receive its first Type 054B-class guided missile frigate. It was launched in Shanghai over the weekend.

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The warship is being built for the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy by Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding. The guided-missile frigate is 147 metres long, 18.5 metres wide and has a displacement of 6,000 tonnes.

The Chinese warship is characterised by an all-electric propulsion system. The frigate is equipped with active phased array radar, which enhances situational awareness.

The Type 054B class ship is equipped with a vertical launch system with 32 cells for HQ-16 long-range anti-aircraft missiles. The frigate will receive Yu-8 torpedoes, Eagle Strike 83 anti-ship missile launchers, HQ-10 short-range surface-to-air missile system and 100mm cannon.

Source: Navy Recognition