China’s new frigate delivered to PLA Navy

056轻型护卫舰首舰下水

The new frigate requires only one-third of the crew needed by its predecessor, the Type 053, and it is expected to be deployed primarily for escort missions and anti-submarine operations, said the report.

The article said the delivery marked the beginning of a systematic upgrade of the navy’s equipment and defense.

The new type will enhance the navy’s capabilities in safeguarding national security, territorial integrity, marine sovereignty and marine interests, it added.

监造师揭秘056型舰：性能最先进一年造十舰

新型护卫舰的批量建造后，生产周期缩短，提高了交舰入列的速度。“过去讲十年磨一舰，现在多个工厂同时开工，很可能就是一年造十舰。”

056型的舰体长估计在90米左右，因此，其排水量可能在1500吨上下。

056型舰艉部的飞行甲板可供一架直-9通用直升机起降。

环球网报道 近日，网络上出现了数张中国海军多款新型战舰进行海上测试时的照片，网友亲切地称之为“溜达”。这些军舰包括最新建造的054A型导弹护卫舰、052C型导弹驱逐舰、056型轻型护卫舰以及一艘江卫Ⅱ级护卫舰。(飞扬军事 溜达 供图)