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Type 053H2

Type 053H2

Frigates
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Basic Information
Name
Type 053H2
Designation
Type 053H2
Alternate Designation
Abu Bakar (Bangladesh Navy), Chao Phraya (Thailand), Huangshi (lead ship name), Jianghu-III (NATO codename), Type 053HT (Thai Navy version)
Equipment Type
Frigates
Manufacturer
Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Date of Introduction
1986
Description

The Type 053H2, NATO codename Jianghu-III, is an improved version of Type 053H1 class frigates. Hudong Shipyard built seven hulls for the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) (three ships) and the Thai Navy (four ships) between 1985 and 1992. The Thai Navy's Type 053HT frigates were fitted with Western-made sensors and equipment. Basically, Type 053H2 is an anti-surface warfare (ASuW) frigate for the littoral environment featuring a sophisticated combat management system and enhanced electronic warfare and countermeasures capabilities. The Type 053H2 frigate weapon system includes eight short-range YJ-8 and/or medium-range YJ-81 anti-ship missiles; anti-submarine rockets launchers; two twin-barrel 100mm gun; and four 37mm anti-aircraft guns. The propulsion system consists of two diesel engines developing 16,000-hp and two shafts.

Naval & Littoral Specifications
Crew 200
Displacement 1690.00 tonnes
Beam 11.30 m
Draft 3.20 m
Max Speed 26.5 knots
Overview (Deagel)
Group Frigates
Status Active
Also Known As Abu Bakar (Bangladesh Navy), Chao Phraya (Thailand), Huangshi (lead ship name), Jianghu-III (NATO codename), Type 053HT (Thai Navy version)
Origin China
Contractor Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 1986
Total Production 7
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 200
Enlisted 170
Officers 30
Dimensions — Beam 11.3 meter
Dimensions — Draft 3.2 meter
Dimensions — Length 103 meter
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber 100 millimeter
Mass — Full Displacement 1,690 ton
Power — Total Combined Power 16,000 hp
Speed — Top Speed 26.5 knot
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1 Anti-Ship Missiles: YJ-8 (8)
Variants
Variant 1 Type 053H
Variant 2 Type 053H2
Variant 3 Type 053H2G
Variant 4 Type 053H3
Variant 5 F22P
Details
Country of Origin China
Category Frigates
Naval > Frigates
Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a001839

Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
103 m
Width
11.3 m
Height
—
Weight
1690000 kg
Related Equipment (1)
Variant of

Type 053H

Type 053H

FrigatesChina
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Operators (3)
China
Bangladesh
Thailand
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