Displacement:
full load 1,800 tons Dimensions:
Length 103.2 m; Beam 10.8 m, Draft 3.05 m Aviation:
helicopter deck and hangar aft for one Z-9 helicopter Armament: triple
SY-1 SSM launcher, single 100mm, 2 x twin 37 mm AAA, 2 x Type 62
5 barreled AS launchers, 2 or 4 Type 81 AS RL, 2 DC racks Propulsion:
4 SEMT-Pielstick diesels, 2 shafts, 16,000 hp; 26 knots
Description: Siping is a one off Jianghu
frigate modified to carry a helicopter. In place of the aft SY-1
launcher and guns she is fitted with a flight deck and a hangar
for a single Z-9 helicopter.