Republic Of China Navy
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Republic Of China Navy
ROCS Wu Chang (FFG-1205) entering the Panama Canal Gatun Lochs Atlantic side 2nd May 2018
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Long before the Chinese were forced off the mainland by the communists, China had a small fleet. They had 2 "light cruisers" built in Japan! Both carried 6-5.5", but only could hit about 22 knots or so. The first unit carried a seaplane and therefore had a small hanger; the PING HAI did not.
They were both effectively sunk by the Japanese. When raised they served in the IJN in WW2, and were sunk-permanently by the USN. DFO
They were both effectively sunk by the Japanese. When raised they served in the IJN in WW2, and were sunk-permanently by the USN. DFO
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Quite a checkered and interesting history Dennis , they seem to have learnt their lesson now though and applying their knowledge well .
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Re: Republic Of China Navy
Another one from the Panama transit The Pan Chao ROCS-1108
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Thanks for the update Barry , .........hows your head now ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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How about a bit more modern ROC frigate...the Kang Dings..
KANG DING frigates (1996-1998)
Kang Ding 2010
Name No Builder Laid down Launched Comm Fate
康定 <Kang Ding> 1202 DCN, Lorient, France 1/8/1993 12/3/1994 24/5/1996 in service (2018)
西寧 <Hsi Ning> 1203 DCN, Lorient, France 28/3/1994 5/11/1994 12/10/1996 in service (2018)
昆明 <Kun Ming> 1205 DCN, Lorient, France 7/11/1994 13/5/1995 26/2/1997 in service (2018)
迪化 <Di Hua> 1206 DCN, Lorient, France 1/7/1995 26/11/1995 8/8/1997 in service (2018)
武昌 <Wu Chang> 1207 DCN, Lorient, France 1/7/1995 26/11/1995 16/12/1997 in service (2018)
承德 <Chen De> 1208 DCN, Lorient, France 27/12/1995 2/8/1996 19/3/1998 in service (2018)
Displacement standard, t
3000
Displacement full, t
3800
Length, m
115.0 pp 124.2 oa
Breadth, m
15.4 deck 13.8 wl
Draught, m
4.00 hull 5.50 max
No of shafts
2
Machinery
4 SEMT-Pielstick 12 PA 6 V280 STC diesels
Power, h. p.
21000
Max speed, kt
25
Fuel, t
diesel oi
Endurance, nm (kts) 7000(15)
Armament
2 x 4 Hsiung Feng II SSM (8 Hsiung Feng II), 1 x 4 Sea Chaparral SAM (16 MIM-72F), 1 x 1 - 76/62 OTO-Melara Compact, 2 x 1 - 40/70 Bofors 564, 1 x 6 - 20/76 Mk 15 Phalanx, 2 x 3 - 324 Mk 32 TT, 1 helicopter (S-70C Thunderhawk)
Sensors
1202, 1203, 1205, 1207, 1208: 2x Racal-Decca 20V90, Jupiter, Triton G, 2x Castor IIC, Mk 90 radars, 2x Najir e/o directors, Spherion B sonar, provision for Lamproie ATBF ATAS(v)2 sonar, DR 3000S ECM suite, 2x Dagaie decoy RL, TAVITAC-2000 CC
1206: 2x Racal-Decca 20V90, Jupiter, Triton G, 2x Castor IIC, Mk 90 radars, 2x Najir e/o directors, Spherion B sonar, provision for Lamproie ATBF ATAS(v)2 sonar, Chang Feng IV ECM suite, 2x Dagaie decoy RL, TAVITAC-2000 CCS
Complement
164
Ship project history: Also referred to by Taiwan as the PF class and by the builders as the FL-3000 class or MOP-1 class. Originally, France was to deliver the first six hulls without weapons or sensors to Taiwan for fitting out (earlier it had been proposed to deliver the hulls in prefabricated sections). In 1993, however, it was decided to build the six ships under contract entirely in France, saving about $120 million. In 1994 France and the People's Republic of China announced that no more orders would be accepted, but that was later clarified to mean that no more beyond the total of 14 on option, but no more have been ordered. The ships are named for the capital cities of mainland Chinese provinces.
A particular effort has been made to reduce the ships' signatures; the diesel propulsion engines are mounted in pairs on isolation platforms, and the superstructure, masts, and forecastle are covered with radar-absorbent GRP-resin compound. Much of the superstructure is built of GRP. Vertical hull and superstructure surfaces are slanted at plus or minus 10 degrees to reduce radar reflectivity. The ships are also fitted with degaussing equipment and extensive NBC warfare protection. Special armor is provided for the magazines. All chocks, bollards, and boat recesses are covered to reduce radar reflectivity. Employ a modified deep-vee hull form, fin stabilizers, and rudder-controlled roll reduction to improve seaworthiness. There are two rudders, and the hull form incorporates twin skegs aft. The French SAMAHE helicopter deck downhaul and deck transiting system turned out to be incompatible with the S-70C(M)1 helicopter and has been modified; the helicopter can be launched and recovered in up to Sea State 6. Boats are stowed in superstructure recesses that are covered to reduce radar reflection.
The heart of their surface Fleet. DFO
KANG DING frigates (1996-1998)
Kang Ding 2010
Name No Builder Laid down Launched Comm Fate
康定 <Kang Ding> 1202 DCN, Lorient, France 1/8/1993 12/3/1994 24/5/1996 in service (2018)
西寧 <Hsi Ning> 1203 DCN, Lorient, France 28/3/1994 5/11/1994 12/10/1996 in service (2018)
昆明 <Kun Ming> 1205 DCN, Lorient, France 7/11/1994 13/5/1995 26/2/1997 in service (2018)
迪化 <Di Hua> 1206 DCN, Lorient, France 1/7/1995 26/11/1995 8/8/1997 in service (2018)
武昌 <Wu Chang> 1207 DCN, Lorient, France 1/7/1995 26/11/1995 16/12/1997 in service (2018)
承德 <Chen De> 1208 DCN, Lorient, France 27/12/1995 2/8/1996 19/3/1998 in service (2018)
Displacement standard, t
3000
Displacement full, t
3800
Length, m
115.0 pp 124.2 oa
Breadth, m
15.4 deck 13.8 wl
Draught, m
4.00 hull 5.50 max
No of shafts
2
Machinery
4 SEMT-Pielstick 12 PA 6 V280 STC diesels
Power, h. p.
21000
Max speed, kt
25
Fuel, t
diesel oi
Endurance, nm (kts) 7000(15)
Armament
2 x 4 Hsiung Feng II SSM (8 Hsiung Feng II), 1 x 4 Sea Chaparral SAM (16 MIM-72F), 1 x 1 - 76/62 OTO-Melara Compact, 2 x 1 - 40/70 Bofors 564, 1 x 6 - 20/76 Mk 15 Phalanx, 2 x 3 - 324 Mk 32 TT, 1 helicopter (S-70C Thunderhawk)
Sensors
1202, 1203, 1205, 1207, 1208: 2x Racal-Decca 20V90, Jupiter, Triton G, 2x Castor IIC, Mk 90 radars, 2x Najir e/o directors, Spherion B sonar, provision for Lamproie ATBF ATAS(v)2 sonar, DR 3000S ECM suite, 2x Dagaie decoy RL, TAVITAC-2000 CC
1206: 2x Racal-Decca 20V90, Jupiter, Triton G, 2x Castor IIC, Mk 90 radars, 2x Najir e/o directors, Spherion B sonar, provision for Lamproie ATBF ATAS(v)2 sonar, Chang Feng IV ECM suite, 2x Dagaie decoy RL, TAVITAC-2000 CCS
Complement
164
Ship project history: Also referred to by Taiwan as the PF class and by the builders as the FL-3000 class or MOP-1 class. Originally, France was to deliver the first six hulls without weapons or sensors to Taiwan for fitting out (earlier it had been proposed to deliver the hulls in prefabricated sections). In 1993, however, it was decided to build the six ships under contract entirely in France, saving about $120 million. In 1994 France and the People's Republic of China announced that no more orders would be accepted, but that was later clarified to mean that no more beyond the total of 14 on option, but no more have been ordered. The ships are named for the capital cities of mainland Chinese provinces.
A particular effort has been made to reduce the ships' signatures; the diesel propulsion engines are mounted in pairs on isolation platforms, and the superstructure, masts, and forecastle are covered with radar-absorbent GRP-resin compound. Much of the superstructure is built of GRP. Vertical hull and superstructure surfaces are slanted at plus or minus 10 degrees to reduce radar reflectivity. The ships are also fitted with degaussing equipment and extensive NBC warfare protection. Special armor is provided for the magazines. All chocks, bollards, and boat recesses are covered to reduce radar reflectivity. Employ a modified deep-vee hull form, fin stabilizers, and rudder-controlled roll reduction to improve seaworthiness. There are two rudders, and the hull form incorporates twin skegs aft. The French SAMAHE helicopter deck downhaul and deck transiting system turned out to be incompatible with the S-70C(M)1 helicopter and has been modified; the helicopter can be launched and recovered in up to Sea State 6. Boats are stowed in superstructure recesses that are covered to reduce radar reflection.
The heart of their surface Fleet. DFO
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Thank you Dennis , perfect post , Facts, Spec and Photo's .....well done and thanks for the heads up . ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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Well they dont seem to be lacking vessels , how do they man their ships ......Press gangs or conscription ![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif)
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A newly launched "test ship".....???? DFO
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Ahhhh Dennis they have seen your favourite dollar sink and copied them [ but these look better
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