The Hongqi-class (as designated by NATO)[1][2] or Hongqi 081-class cargo ship[3] is a class of auxiliary ship in the People's Republic of China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). Seven entered PLAN service in the 1970s;[3] the same design was also used for civilian ships.[1][3]
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Operators |  People's Liberation Army Navy |
| In service | c. 1970 - ? |
| Completed | 7 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Cargo ship |
| Displacement | 1,981 tonnes (1,950 long tons; 2,184 short tons) (full)[1] |
| Length | 62 metres (203 ft)[1] |
| Beam | 12 metres (39 ft)[1] |
| Draught | 4.4 metres (14 ft)[1] |
| Propulsion | |
| Speed | 14 knots (26 km/h; 16 mph)[1] |
| Range | 2,500 nautical miles (4,600 km; 2,900 mi) at 11 knots (20 km/h; 13 mph)[1] |
| Crew | 35[1] |
| Armament | 2 x twin 25mm/80 guns[1] |
The ships are used to support offshore garrison[1][3] and may transport personnel as well.[3]
Ships of the class
edit| Name | Hull No. | Builder | Launched | Commissioned | Fleet | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 443[1] | North Sea Fleet[1] | ||||||
| 528[1] | North Sea Fleet[1] | ||||||
| 755[1] | East Sea Fleet[1] | ||||||
| 756[1] | East Sea Fleet[1] | ||||||
| 771[1] | East Sea Fleet[1] | ||||||
| 835[1] | South Sea Fleet[1] | ||||||
| 836[1] | South Sea Fleet[1] |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa Saunders 2015, p. 163.
- ^ United States Navy Office of Naval Intelligence (February 2015). "China People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA(N)) And Maritime Law Enforcement (MLE) 2015 Recognition And Identification Guide" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 November 2015. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ^ a b c d e Wertheim 2013, p. 133.
Sources
edit- Saunders, Stephan, ed. (2015). Jane's Fighting Ships 2015-2016. Jane's Information Group. ISBN 978-0710631435.
- Wertheim, Eric (2013). The Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World: Their Ships, Aircraft, and Systems (16 ed.). Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. ISBN 978-1591149545.