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Chao Phraya-class frigate
Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Stephanie Smith · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
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ChaoPhraya-classfrigate

Frigates · People's Republic of China · 1974
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ChaoPhraya-classfrigate

⚙ Type 053H2 frigate variant
Chao Phraya-class frigate
Chao Phraya-class frigate Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Stephanie Smith · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
55
Air Defence
40
ASW Capability
50
Sensors
45
Versatility
60
Endurance
70
Survivability
55
Aviation
30
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin People's Republic of China
ManufacturerChina State Shipbuilding Corporation (1982 - 1999)
CategoryFrigates
EraCold War
In service1974–1992
Operators1 countries
Quantity4
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
51
Frigates MASS Rating
52/65
Cold War
135/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
55
Air Defence
40
ASW Capability
50
Sensors
45
Versatility
60
Endurance
70
Survivability
55
Aviation
30
Technology
40
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Chao Phraya-class frigate
Category
Production
1974–1992
Quantity
4
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · COLD WAR
52
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
51
frigates category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification3MOD.3
  • Laid Down1989
  • Commissioned1991
  • Ships in Class4
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Standard Displacement1,676 t
  • Full Load Displacement1,924 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)103.2 m
  • Beam11.3 m
  • Draft3.1 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
  • Total Complement168
  • Officers22
◆Propulsion7MOD.7
  • PropulsionDiesel
  • Number of Engines4
  • Shaft Power21,926 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed30 kn
  • Cruise Speed18 kn
  • Range3,500
▤Gun Armament2MOD.2
  • Main Gun Calibre100 mm
  • Main Gun Count2
⬢Missile Armament1MOD.1
  • Anti-Ship MissilesC-801/C-802A
▲Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
◎Aviation3MOD.3
◈Sensors & Combat Systems5MOD.5
  • Air-Search RadarType 354 Eye Shield
  • Surface / Fire-Control RadarType 352C Square Tie
  • Combat SystemType ZKJ-3 or STN Atlas mini COSYS
  • Electronic WarfareYes
  • Decoy LaunchersType 945 GPJ chaff launchers
▣Survivability1MOD.1
  • Hull Materialsteel
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1974Production started
  2. 1992Production ended
52
years in service
18
years in production
4
units produced
1
countries operating
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Chao Phraya-class frigate 1974
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 4units
4active
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Sonar system installed on the hull of a ship, used for underwater detection and navigation by emitting and receiving sound waves.
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