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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]

Two Type 054B frigates are confirmed to be under construction. The first was launched in August 2023.[5]

Ships of class

Pennant number Name Builder Launched Commissioned Fleet Status
Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard[1] 26 August 2023[5] Building
Huangpu Shipyard[1] Building

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "China's New Type 054B Frigates Break Cover At Two Shipyards". navalnews.com. 15 July 2023. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
  2. ^ "China appears to be readying 2 advanced warships for launch, adding muscle to aircraft carrier group". South China Morning Post. 16 July 2023. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
  3. ^ a b c "China's Type 054B Next-Gen Frigate Under Construction?". navalnews.com. 30 January 2023. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
  4. ^ "PLAN 2024 Identification Guide". Office of Naval Intelligence.
  5. ^ a b c "First New Generation Frigate For Chinese Navy Launched In Shanghai". navalnews.com. 29 August 2023.
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