The Anping class is a class of offshore patrol vessels manufactured by Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Company for the Coast Guard Administration of Taiwan.
 Anping (CG-601)
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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders | Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Company |
| Operators | Coast Guard Administration |
| Built | 2019–present |
| Planned | 12 |
| On order | 3 |
| Building | 2 |
| Completed | 7 |
| Active | 6[1] |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Medium patrol vessel |
| Speed | >44 knots (81 km/h; 51 mph)[2] |
| Armament | water cannon, 20 mm cannon, rockets. Fitted for but not with HF-2 and HF-3 missiles.[2] |
| Notes | Price was T$1.05 billion ($37.30 million) for CG 601[3] |
Overview edit
The class is based on the Tuo Chiang-class corvettes of the Republic of China Navy but lacks the 76 mm (3.0 in) main gun and has modifications for use in the law enforcement role. They are fitted for but not with the HF-3 and HF-2 anti-ship missiles with the same capacity as the Tuo Chiang class. In wartime they would serve as fast attack craft.[4]
History edit
Construction of the first vessel began in January 2019 at the Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Company’s Kaohsiung shipyard.[5]
In May 2022, the Anping ship launched a HF-2 anti-ship missile for the first time in a joint exercise with the Navy, indicating the ship has the ability to join battles during wars.[6]
Vessels edit
A total of twelve vessels are planned.[7]
CG 601 edit
CG 601 Anping was launched on April 27, 2020[7][4] and entered service in December 11, 2020. Based in south Taiwan. It has also launched a HF-II anti-ship missile during a joint practice with the ROC Navy.[3]
CG 602 edit
CG 602 Chengkung[3] was launched in December 2020[2] and entered service in June 25, 2021.[8] She was delivered four months ahead of schedule.[9] She is based in the Port of Hualien.[10]
CG 603 edit
CG 603 Tamsui was delivered in October 2021. Based in Northern Taiwan.[11]
CG 605 edit
CG 605 Cijin was delivered in April 2022. Based in southern Taiwan.
CG 606 edit
CG 606 Bali was delivered in October 2022. Based in Northern Taiwan.
CG 607 edit
CG 607 Ji'an was delivered in May 2023. Based in eastern Taiwan.[12]
CG 609 edit
CG 609 Wanli was launched in May 2023.[12]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Yu, Matt; Yeh, Joseph. "Coast guard corvettes to join live-fire drills". focustaiwan.tw. Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ a b c Yu, Matt; Lin, Ko. "Coast guard takes delivery of new missile corvette, patrol boat". focustaiwan.tw. Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ a b c Blanchard, Ben. "Taiwan commissions new coast guard ships to bolster defences". in.reuters.com. Reuters. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ a b "New coast guard ships designed to double up as missile corvettes in wartime". taiwanenglishnews.com. Taiwan English News. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- ^ Hetherington, William. "Locally built patrol ship unveiled". www.taipeitimes.com. Taipei Times. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- ^ Helfrich, Emma. "Taiwan's Coast Guard Tests Its Ability To Turn Cutters Into Ship Killers". thedrive.com. The Drive. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
- ^ "Taiwan Coast Guard takes delivery of second missile corvette". Focus Taiwan. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
- ^ Strong, Matthew. "Taiwan Coast Guard takes early delivery of patrol vessel to protect east coast". www.taiwannews.com.tw. Taiwan News. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ^ Chen, Kelvin. "Taiwan's newest Coast Guard vessel stationed in Hualien". www.taiwannews.com.tw. Taiwan News. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ^ Hsueh-kuang, Hung; Lin, Ko. "Taiwan Coast Guard takes delivery of third missile corvette". focustaiwan.tw. Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ a b Chiao-lien, Lin; Lo, James. "Taiwan domestic 600-ton frigate project 50 percent complete: OAC". focustaiwan.tw. Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 15 May 2023.