Displacement: full load 1,702 tons Dimensions:
Length 103.2 m; Beam 10.8 m, Draft 3.05 m Armament:
(On some units only) 4~8 PL-9C SAMs, two
twin SY-1 SSMs launchers, 2 x single 100mm, 4 x twin 37 mm AAA, 2 x
Type 62 5 barreled AS launchers, 2 or
4 Type 81 AS RL, 2 DC racks Propulsion:
Early variants were fitted with steam boilers, replaced with diesel
engines. 4 SEMT-Pielstick diesels, 2 shafts, 14,000; 26 knots
Description: Originally intended to carry the HQ-61 SAM these vessels
were eventually completed after much delay as relatively simple
surface warfare frigates. The SY-1 SSM carries a powerful warhead
out to a relatively short range and is largely obsolete today. The
AAW and ASW capabilities of these vessels are almost non-existent.
However as short range or coastal patrol vessels they are useful
units and when first deployed they were much better than what the
PLAN had at the time.
