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Type 054 frigate
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Frigates · People's Republic of China · 1999
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Type 054 frigate
Type 054 frigate Photo: mclarenshen · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
75
Air Defence
60
ASW Capability
65
Sensors
70
Versatility
70
Endurance
75
Survivability
70
Aviation
50
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin People's Republic of China
CategoryFrigates
EraPost-Cold War
In service1999–2005
Operators1 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
68
Frigates MASS Rating
14/25
Post-Cold War
57/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
75
Air Defence
60
ASW Capability
65
Sensors
70
Versatility
70
Endurance
75
Survivability
70
Aviation
50
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Type 054 frigate
Category
Production
1999–2005
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · POST-COLD WAR
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
68
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 ClassificationJiangkai I
  • Ship TypeFrigate
  • Builder / ShipyardHudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding; Huangpu Shipyard
  • Laid Down1999
  • Launched2005
  • Commissioned2005
  • Ships in Class2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Full Load Displacement3,900 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)134 m
  • Beam16 m
  • Draft5 m
◇Propulsion7MOD.7
  • PropulsionCODAD
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)CODAD with 4 SEMT Pielstick 16 PA6 STC diesels
  • Number of Engines4
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed27 kn
  • Range8,025
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
◆Gun Armament5MOD.5
  • Main GunType 210 100 mm naval gun
  • Main Gun Calibre100 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
  • Secondary Guns4× AK-630 30 mm CIWS
  • CIWS4× AK-630 30 mm
▤Missile Armament6MOD.6
⬢Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
▲Aviation5MOD.5
◎Sensors & Combat Systems7MOD.7
  • Air-Search RadarType 363S (Thomson-CSF DRBV-15 Sea Tiger) 2D air/surface search radar
  • Surface / Fire-Control RadarType 360 (MR-36A) surface search radar
  • Phased-Array RadarNo
  • Combat SystemZKJ-4B/6 (developed from Thomson-CSF TAVITAC)
  • Aegis / EquivalentNo
  • Electronic WarfareYes
  • Decoy LaunchersRocket launchers (ASW or decoy)
◈Survivability5MOD.5
▣Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed2
  • Active2
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned2
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired0
  • Preserved0
◇Armour1MOD.1
  • ArmourNone stated
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1999Production started
  2. 2005Production ended
27
years in service
6
years in production
2
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.
Combined diesel and diesel propulsion system, using two diesel engines driving a single shaft via a combining gearbox.
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.
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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