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"Quanzhou", twelveth Type 056 Corvette (Jiangdao class), commissioned in Chinese Navy (PLAN)

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Naval Forces News - China
 
 
 
"Quanzhou", twelveth Type 056 Corvette (Jiangdao class), commissioned in Chinese Navy (PLAN)
 
A commissioning, naming and flag-presenting ceremony of the new "Quanzhou" corvette (locally designated guided missile frigate) of the Chinese Navy (PLAN) was held solemnly at a naval port in Xiamen city, east China's Fujian province, on the morning of August 8, 2014, marking that the warship is officially commissioned to the PLAN. "Quanzhou" is the twelveth Type 056 Corvette (Jiangdao class).
     
A commissioning, naming and flag-presenting ceremony of the new "Quanzhou" corvette (locally designated guided missile frigate) of the Chinese Navy (PLAN) was held solemnly at a naval port in Xiamen city, east China's Fujian province, on the morning of August 8, 2014, marking that the warship is officially commissioned to the PLAN.. "Quanzhou" is the eleventh Type 056 Corvette (Jiangdao class).
Type 056 Corvette "Quanzhou" during the commissioning ceremony
     
According to a Chinese MOD statement, the “Quanzhou” ship (hull number 588) is a new-generation light guided missile frigate independently developed by China. It has a length of 89 meters, a beam of 11 meters and a full-load displacement of 1,500 tons.

The "Quanzhou" warship, independently developed, designed and constructed by China, is equipped with a variety of weapons and equipment, and is featured by good stealth performance, strong compatibility, and a wide range of applications of advanced technologies.

After commissioned to the PLAN, the warship will perform such missions as patrolling, alert, fishery protection, escort, antisubmarine operation and anti-surface operation.


Link to Type 056 Corvette (Jiangdao class) datasheet