CNS Chaozhou (595)

History

The CNS Chaozhou (595) is a modern Chinese Navy frigate commissioned in 2014, classified as a "missile frigate" by the Chinese Navy. With a total of 72 warships, it serves in various fleets, including the Baltic Fleet, North Sea Fleet, Hong Kong, and South China Sea Fleet. The vessel, designed for both blue water and shallow water operations, boasts a low profile with stealth features, providing a defensive advantage. Powered by 2 SEMT Pielstick PA6-STC marine diesel engines, it can reach speeds of nearly 25 knots and has a range of 3,500 nautical miles at 16 knots.

Equipped with advanced radar and sonar systems, including the Type 360 air search radar and Type 347G fire control radar, the frigate has modern combat capabilities. The helipad supports the launch and recovery of a single medium helicopter, typically the Harbin Z-9 offshore model, and drones can be launched for target practice. The vessel's armament includes a mix of ballistic and missile weapons, such as a 76mm main gun, 30mm automatic cannons, dual-cell missile launchers with YJ-83 series anti-ship missiles, and an 8-cell missile launcher system for the FL. 3000N Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) family. Additionally, it features 2 x 324 mm triple torpedo tubes, making it well-prepared to defend against diverse threats.

CNS Chaozhou has actively participated in major exercises related to the Chinese fleet, emphasizing combat training and showcasing its strength. The frigate's involvement underscores its significance as a formidable asset in the Chinese Navy's surface warfare fleet, equipped to handle a wide range of air, surface, land, and underwater threats.

Specification

BASICS

Year of Service: 2014

Origins: China

Status: In service

Class: Type 056

Class Size: 72

Carrier: China

Characters

Sea Bombing: Maritime bombardment/attack of surface targets/areas primarily through ship-based ballistic weapons.

Offshore Operations: Nearshore activities in support of Allied activities.

Land Assault: Littoral attacks against surface targets primarily through ship-based missiles/missile weapons.

Sea Patrol: Active patrolling of critical waterways and sea areas; also serves as a local deterrent against air and maritime threats.

Airspace Denial/Deterrence: Neutralization or deterrence of flying elements by airborne missile weapon ballistics.

Fleet Support: Provide support (fire or materiel) to major surface fleets in blue water environments.

Distinctive Features

Flatten: The hull of the vessel is designed to operate in coastal/shallow water environments.

Main Tower: The main armament is mounted in the main turret arrangement providing enhanced protection.

Air Defense: Airborne systems warn and protect ships from airborne and low-altitude ballistic and/or missile threats.

On the horizon: The ship is granted over-the-horizon combat capability, usually provided by a launched fixed-wing/rotary-wing aircraft.

Missile weapons: The ship supports long-range missile launches to air, sea or land-based targets; typical of modern design.

Torpedo: Able to launch torpedoes at distant targets.

Dimensions and Weight

Length: 300.0 feet (91.44 m)

Ray: 36.5 feet (11.13 m)

Draft: 13.0 feet (3.96 m)

Shift: 1,500 t

Power and Performance

Installed Power: 2 x SEMT-Pielstick PA6-STC marine diesel engines drive 2 x axles at the stern.

Surface Velocity: 25. 0 nodes (28.8 km/h)

Area: 3,476nm (4,000 miles | 6,437 kilometers)

Weapons

1 x 76mm AK-176 deck gun and turret.

1 x 8 Cell Rocket Launcher (SAM) (FL-3000N).

2 x Dual Cell Anti-Ship Missile Launchers (YJ-83).

2 x 30mm automatic cannons.

2 x 324 mm triple torpedo tubes.

Aircraft

1 Harbin Z-9 offshore helicopter, operated from the stern helipad.