Type 081 Class (Wochi Class) Chinese Mine Countermeasure Vessel
T-43 Class
Mine Clearing Vehicle
Other
Basic Information
Name
Type 081 Class (Wochi Class) Chinese Mine Countermeasure Vessel
Designation
T-43 Class
Alternate Designation
T-43 Class
Equipment Type
Mine Clearing Vehicle
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
2007
Description
Type 081 mine countermeasure vessel with NATO reporting name Wochi class is a Chinese minesweeper/mine hunter currently in service with the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN).
Naval & Littoral Specifications
Beam
10.00 m
Variants
ZHANGJIAGANG
Commissioned: 2007
Status: Active
JINGJIANG
Commissioned: 2007
Status: Active
LIUYANG
Commissioned: 2007
Status: Active
LUXI
Commissioned: 2007
Status: Active
System
Alternative Designation
T-43 Class
Type
Mine Countermeasure Vessel
Builder
Qiuxin Shipyard, Shanghai, China
Crew
INA
Crane
A Crane is mounted on the stern deck
Sensors
The onboard systems includes a modern Command System with built in advanced combat systems, modern display consoles, radars, GPS, and Navigation.
Dimensions
Length
67 m
Beam
10 m
Draft
INA
Displacement, Standard
INA
Displacement, Full Load
600 tons
Propulsion System
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
INA
Maximum Range
INA
Maximum Speed
INA
Gun Weapon Systems
Name
Type 76F
Type
Twin Naval Gun
Caliber
37mm
Note
The Type 76F was a development to overcome the earlier Type 76's inherent shortcomings: due to the open mount, the Type 76 was subject to natural elements such as salinity and humidity, thus requiring constant maintenance. In addition, the Type 76 had no direct link to a fire-control system (FCS). The Type 76F was developed to solve this problem by adopting a fully enclosed turret which included an electro-optical (optronic) FCS. The entire system can be handled by a single crew member housed in a one-man operator console integrated with the gun. Today, the Type 76F remains in service aboard many auxiliary vessels of the Chinese navy while the more advanced and more costly Type 76A is used by surface combatants.
Fire Control Systems
FCS Name
INA
Computerized FCS
Yes, for the Type 76F twin 37mm Naval Gun.
Battle Management System
No
Radar Systems
Navigation Radar
INA
Sonar Systems
Name
INA
Location
Hull Mounted
Protection
Active Protection System
None
Countermeasures
INA
NBC Water Washdown System
INA
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Naval
Naval
Filter Label
T
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
67 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (1)
China
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