ROCS Tzu I (子儀, PFG2-1107) is the fifth of eight Taiwanese-built Cheng Kung-class frigates of the Republic of China Navy, based on the Oliver Hazard Perry class.

ROCS Tzu I on 27 March 2014
History
Taiwan
Name
  • Tzu I
  • (郭子儀)
NamesakeGuo Ziyi
Builder
Laid down7 August 1994
Launched13 July 1995
Commissioned9 January 1997
HomeportTsoying
IdentificationPennant number: PFG2-1107
Statusin active service
General characteristics
Class and typeCheng Kung-class frigate
Displacement4,103 long tons (4,169 t) full
Length453 ft (138 m)
Beam46.95 ft (14.31 m)
PropulsionGeneral Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines, 40,000 shp total
Speed29 knots
Complement
  • 18 officers
  • 180 enlisted
  • 19 flight crew
Sensors and
processing systems
Electronic warfare
& decoys
  • AN/SLQ-32(V)5
  • (AN/SLQ-32(V)2 + SIDEKICK)
Armament
Aircraft carriedSikorsky S-70C-1/2

Construction and career

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Laid down on 7 August 1994 and launched on 13 July 1995, Tzu I was commissioned in service in January 1997. The Cheng Kung-class frigates have the same length as the later Oliver Hazard Perry frigates, but have a different weapon and electronics fit.[1]

Like her sister ships, Tzu I was built under license by China SB Corp. at Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, ROC.

As of 2005, Tzu I is homeported at Tso-Ying naval base.

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Lundquist, Edward H. "Interview with Adm. Richard Chen, Republic of China Navy (Ret.)". www.defensemedianetwork.com. Defense Media Network. Retrieved 12 July 2020.