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Cheng Kung-class frigate
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Frigates · Taiwan · 1991
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ChengKung-classfrigate

Cheng Kung-class frigate
Cheng Kung-class frigate Photo: The original uploader was Loren36 at English Wikipedia. · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
55
Air Defence
50
ASW Capability
70
Sensors
60
Versatility
70
Endurance
75
Survivability
55
Aviation
70
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Taiwan
ManufacturerCSBC Corporation, Taiwan
CategoryFrigates
EraCold War
In service1991–1999
Operators1 countries
Quantity8
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
62
Frigates MASS Rating
27/65
Cold War
90/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
55
Air Defence
50
ASW Capability
70
Sensors
60
Versatility
70
Endurance
75
Survivability
55
Aviation
70
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Cheng Kung-class frigate
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1991–1999
Quantity
8
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · COLD WAR
27
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
62
frigates category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification8MOD.8
  • Hull ClassificationPFG (Patrol Frigate, Guided missile)
  • Ship Typeguided-missile frigate
  • Builder / ShipyardChina Shipbuilding Corporation
  • Laid Down1990
  • Launched1991
  • Commissioned1993
  • Ships in Class8
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Light Displacement3,133 t
  • Full Load Displacement3,149.6 t
▣Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length (overall)138.684 m
  • Length (waterline)125.9 m
  • Beam13.716 m
  • Draft5.486 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement235
◆Propulsion7MOD.7
  • PropulsionGas Turbine
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)2 × General Electric LM-2500 gas turbines + 2 × auxiliary propulsion units
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power30,600 kW
  • Shafts / Screws1
  • Top Speed29 kn
  • Range5,000
▤Gun Armament5MOD.5
  • Main GunOTO Melara 76 mm/62
  • Main Gun Calibre76 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
  • Secondary Guns2 × Bofors 40 mm/L70, 2 × Type 75 20 mm/75, 1 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS
  • CIWS1 × 20 mm Phalanx
⬢Missile Armament5MOD.5
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation4MOD.4
◈Sensors & Combat Systems7MOD.7
▣Survivability5MOD.5
◇Armour1MOD.1
  • Armournone
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1991Production started
  2. 1999Production ended
35
years in service
8
years in production
8
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
Automated Damage Control is a shipboard system that detects, assesses, and mitigates combat damage on aircraft carriers using sensors and software to enhance response speed and reduce crew workload.
A technique to reduce a ship's magnetic signature by neutralizing its internal magnetic field, minimizing vulnerability to magnetic mines or detection.
Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
The upper deck of an aircraft carrier, equipped for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maintenance operations.
A type of internal combustion engine that generates power using a turbine driven by gas expansion.
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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