World Navies Today - Chinese Littoral Warfare Vessels

World Navies Today: Chinese Littoral Warfare Vessels Revised 23 October 2001 Version 1.05 Compiled and Maintained by: Andrew Toppan World Navies Today Main Page: http://www.hazegray.org/worldnav/

This list includes all amphibious ships over 500 tons displacement and all mine warfare vessels and patrol craft over 100 tons displacement. Ships not yet commissioned, or in long-term overhaul/conversion, are listed in italics. Navigation and surface-search radars are not listed. All classifications are purely unofficial and are based on an attempt to use standard classifications throughout all navies; they may or may not correspond to "official" designations. Note: It remains very difficult to obtain accurate, up-to-date information regarding Chinese naval forces. These is major conflict between published references, especially with regard to class names and numbers. It is also difficult to tell exactly how many vessels are active and how many are in reserve, since many "active" vessels only go to sea for a few days each year. This list represents the best data available from a variety of sources, however, it probably is not complete nor 100% accurate, due to inadequacies of source material. Fleets: The following abbreviations are used to indicate fleet assignments: YEL: Yellow Sea. Officially North Sea Fleet. ECS: East China Sea. Officially East Sea Fleet. SCS: South China Sea. Officially South Sea Fleet. HK: Hong Kong.

Patrol Combatants Mine Warfare Vessels Amphibious Ships

Patrol Combatants 'Houjian' class large missile boats (6 ships) (Type 520T) Displacement: 520 tons full load Dimensions: 65.4 x 8.4 x 2.38 meters/214.6 x 27.5 x 7.8 feet Propulsion: 3 SEMT-Pielstick diesels, 3 shafts, 15,840 bhp, 33.5 knots Crew: 75 Fire Control: Type 88C SSM targeting Armament: 6 C-801/YJ-1 SSM, 1 dual 37 mm AA, 2 dual 30 mm Concept/Program: Despite conflicting reports to the contrary, these boats carry 6, not 4, SSMs. One may have been sunk in 1997. Builders: Huangpu SY, Shanghai. Number 770 771 772 773 774 775

Year 1991 1995 1995 1995 1998 1998

FLT HK HK HK HK

Homeport Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong

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'Houxin' class large missile boats (14+ ships) (Type 343M/037-II) Displacement: 478 tons full load Dimensions: 62 x 7.2 x 2.24 meters/203.4 x 23.6 x 7.3 feet Propulsion: 4 diesels, 4 shafts, 13,200 bhp, 32 knots Crew: ?? Fire Control: Square Tie SSM targeting Armament: 4 C-801/YJ-1 SSM, 2 dual 37 mm AA, 2 dual 14.5 mm Concept/Program: A missile-armed development of a subchaser design; being produced in place of the larger but similar 'Houjian' class. It is believed that 14 units are in service, numbered 751-760 and 764-767, with additional units being built. Builders: Qiuxin SY, Shanghai; built starting 1991.

'Huangfeng'/'Osa-I' class missile boats (up to 38 ships) (Project 021/205E) Displacement: 205 tons full load Dimensions: 38.75 x 7.6 x 2.99 meters/127.1 x 24.9 x 9.8 feet Propulsion: 3 M503A diesels, 3 shafts, 12,000 bhp, 35 knots Crew: 28 Fire Control: Square Tie SSM targeting Armament: 4 C-201/HY-1 SSM, 2 dual 30 mm or 25 mm AA Concept/Program: China built approximately 104 copies of the Soviet 'Osa-I' design, and a handful were transferred from the USSR. Around 38 units are believed to remain at least nominally operational. Builders: Jiangnan SY, Shanghai.

'Haiqing' class large patrol boats (20+ ships) (Project 037-I) Displacement: 478 tons full load Dimensions: 62.8 x 7.2 x 2.2 meters/206 x 23.6 x 7.2 feet Propulsion: 4 diesels, 4 shafts, 4,000 bhp, 28 knots Crew: 71 Sonar: hull mounted HF Armament: 2 dual 37 mm, 2 dual 14.5 mm, 4 Type 87 ASW RL Concept/Program: A newer class of subchasers being built to replace older classes. At least 20 units are in service, with more building. Builders: Qiuxin SY, Shanghai, and possibly others; built starting 1992.

'Haijiu' class large patrol boats (2 ships) Displacement: 450 tons full load Dimensions: 62 x 7.2 x 2.24 meters/203.4 x 23.6 x 7.3 feet Propulsion: 4 diesels, 4 shafts, 8,800 bhp, 28 knots Crew: 70 Sonar: hull mounted HF Armament: 2 dual 57 mm AA, 2 dual 30 mm AA, 4 Type 87 ASW RL, 2 DC mortars, 2 DC racks, minerails

Concept/Program: An updated and enlarged version of the 'Hainan' class. Production apparently stopped in favor of the 'Haiqing' class. Builders: unknown; in service starting 1987.

'Hainan' class large patrol boats (up to 98 ships) (Project 037) Displacement: 430 tons full load Dimensions: 58.77 x 7.2 x 2.24 meters/192.8 x 23.6 x 7.3 feet Propulsion: 4 diesels, 4 shafts, 8,800 bhp, 28 knots Crew: 78 Sonar: Tamir-II hull mounted HF Armament: 2 dual 57 mm, 2 dual 25 mm, 4 Type 81 ASW RL, 2 DC mortars, 2 DC racks, minerails Concept/Program: A long-used Chinese-designed subchaser, now being replaced by newer craft. Obsolete; primarily of use as patrol boats. Up to 98 craft believed to remain at least nominally operational. Builders: various.

'Haizhu' class small patrol boats (13+ ships) (Project 062-I) Displacement: 170 tons full load Dimensions: 41 x 5.41 x 1.8 meters Propulsion: 4 diesels, 4 shafts, 4,400 bhp, 25 knots Crew: 43 Sonar: Stag Ear hull mounted HF Armament: 2 dual 37 mm, 2 dual 14.5 mm, 3 RBU-1200 ASW RL Concept/Program: An improved and enlarged version of the 'Shanghai-II' class. Some sources report these units as additional 'Shanghai-IIs'. About 13 units believed to be in service, with additional units building.

'Shanghai-II' class small patrol boats (up to 100 ships) (Project 062) Displacement: 134.8 tons full load Dimensions: 38.78 x 5.41 x 1.554 meters/127.3 x 17.7 x 5.1 feet Propulsion: CODAD; 2 cruise diesels, 1820 bhp; 2 boost diesels, 2,400 bhp; 4 shafts, 4,200 bhp, 28.5 knots Crew: 36 Armament: 2 dual 37 mm, 2 dual 25 mm, DC racks, minerails Concept/Program: A widely-used class of small patrol craft. Very primitive in equipment and weapons; completely obsolete. There are many detail variations. Of over 300 units built, around 100 are believed to remain nominally operational. Builders: various; built 1982-1988.

Note: There are also around 30 'Houku' class inshore missile boats (79 tons; 2 C201/HY-1 SSM) and up to 20 'Huchuan' class inshore torpedo boats (46 tons; 2 21 inch torpedo tubes).

Mine Warfare Vessels Wolei ('Bulieijian' class) minelayer (1 ship) Displacement: 3,100 tons full load Dimensions: 93.8 x 14.4 x 4 meters/307.7 x 47.2 x 13.1 feet Propulsion: 4 diesels, 2 shafts, 6,400 bhp, 18 knots Crew: approx. 200 Radar: unknown Armament: 4 dual 37 mm AA, approx. 300 mines Concept/Program: A relatively large minelayer, reportedly based on a Japanese design and possibly employed as a minesweeper support ship in addition to minelaying duties. Number 814

Name Wolei

Year 1988

FLT YEL

Homeport

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T-43 type fleet/patrol minesweepers (up to 41 ships) Displacement: 590 tons full load Dimensions: 60 x 8.6 x 2.16 meters/196.8 x 28.2 x 7.1 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,200 bhp, 14 knots Crew: approx. 70 Sonar: Tamir-II hull mounted HF Armament: 2 dual 37 mm, 2 dual 25 mm, 2 dual 12.7 mm MG, 2 DC mortars, 12-16 mines Concept/Program: A standard Soviet-design ocean minesweeper, although most or all of the current group were built by the Chinese. Up to 41 units are believed to be in service; some have been stripped of sweep gear to serve as patrol ships. Builders: Wuchang SY, Guangzhou SY.

'Wosao' class coastal minesweepers (2+ ships) Displacement: 310 tons full load Dimensions: 44.79 x 6.2 x 2.27 meters/147 x 20.3 x 7.5 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,000 bhp, 15.5 knots Crew: 17 Armament: 2 dual 25 mm, minerails

Concept/Program: Chinese-built coastal minesweepers. Only fitted with mechanical sweep gear. Builders: Wusung SY, Shanghai. Number 4422 4423

Year

FLT

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'Lianyun' class coastal minesweepers (up to 60 ships) Displacement: approx. 400 tons full load Dimensions: 40 x 8 x 3.5 meters/131.2 x 26.2 x 11.5 feet Propulsion: 1 diesels, 1 shaft, 300 bhp, 8 knots Crew: approx. 40 Armament: 2 12.7 mm MG Concept/Program: A modified fishing boat design, fitted with towed mechanical sweep gear. Numbers in service are uncertain, but could be as many as 60.

'Fushun' (modified 'Shanghai-II') class coastal minesweepers (up to 20 ships) Displacement: 275 tons full load Dimensions: 40 x 5.5 x 3 meters/131.2 x 18 x 9.8 feet Propulsion: CODAD; 2 cruise diesels, 1820 bhp; 2 boost diesels, 2,400 bhp; 4 shafts, 4,200 bhp, 25 knots Crew: ?? Armament: 1 dual 37 mm Concept/Program: A variant of the 'Shanghai-II' patrol boat with mechanical sweep gear fitted aft. Approximately 20 were built starting in 1976, but it is not known how many remain in service.

Note: There are also about 46 drone minwsweepers of the 'Futi' class (47 tons; 11.5 knots). 42 of the craft are stored ashore, in reserve; only 4 are active.

Amphibious Ships 'Yuting' class large landing ships (6 ships) (Project 074) Displacement: 4,800 tons full load Dimensions: 130 x 16 x 3.2 meters/426.5 x 52.5 x 10.5 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 17 knots Crew: approx. 120 Troops: 250 Cargo: 500 tons beaching Aviation: aft helicopter deck Armament: 3 dual 37 mm Concept/Program: An enlargement of the previous 'Yukan' class, with a helicopter deck added aft. Builders: Zhonghua SY, Shanghai. Number 934 935 936 937 938 991

Year

FLT SCS SCS SCS SCS SCS SCS

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'Yukan' class large landing ships (7 ships) (Project 072) Displacement: 4,170 tons full load Dimensions: 120 x 15.3 x 2.9 meters/393.7 x 50.2 x 9.5 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 14,400 bhp, 18 knots Crew: approx. 110 Troops: 200 Cargo: 500 tons beaching Armament: 4 dual 57 mm (or 2 dual 57 mm, 2 dual 37 mm), 2 or 4 dual 25 mm Concept/Program: A general-purpose landing ship intended to replace old ex-USN LSTs. Seven units are in service, numbered 927-933. Builders: Zhonghua SY, Shanghai; built 1980-1995.

'Yudeng' class medium landing ship (1 ship) Displacement: 1,850 tons full load Dimensions: 87 x 13 x 3.8 meters/285.4 x 42.6 x 12.5 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 7,200 bhp, 14 knots Crew: approx. 40 Troops: 500 Cargo: ?? Armament: 1 dual 37 mm, 2 dual 25 mm Concept/Program: A smaller version of the 'Yukan' class; series production was not proceeded with. Number 990

Year 1994

FLT SCS

Homeport

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'Yudao' class medium landing ships (2 ships) (Project 073) Displacement: 1,460 tons full load Dimensions: 82.07 x 12.6 x 3.1 meters/269.3 x 41.3 x 10.2 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 18 knots Crew: 60 Armament: 4 dual 25 mm Concept/Program: A midsize design intended to replace ex-USN LSMs. Only two remain active, with several in reserve.

'Yuhai/Wuhu-A' class utility landing craft (12+ ships) Displacement: 800 tons full load Dimensions: 58.4 x 10.4 x 2.7 meters/191.6 x 34.1 x 8.8 feet Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 4,900 bhp, 14 knots Crew: 56 Troops: 250 Cargo: 2 tanks Armament: 3 dual 14.5 mm Concept/Program: A newer utility landing craft, replacing the 'Yuliang' in production. 12 are believed to be in service, with additional units building.

'Yuling' class utility landing craft (23 ships) (Project 079) Displacement: 600 tons full load Dimensions: 56.55 x 10.4 x 2.25 meters Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 15 knots Crew: 25 Troops: ?? Cargo: 150 tons Armament: 4 dual 14.5mm Concept/Program: General purpose utility landing craft, built 1971-75.

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