ROCS Yueh Fei
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ROCS Yueh Fei (PFG2-1106)
)_and_ROCN_Tian_Dan_(PFG2-1110)_Shipped_at_Zuoying_Naval_Base_20151024a.jpg) ROCS Yueh Fei (front) and ROCS Tian Dan on 24 October 2015
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| History | |
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| Name |
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| Namesake | Yue Fei |
| Builder | China Shipbuilding Corporation, Kaohsiung |
| Laid down | 5 September 1992 |
| Launched | 26 August 1994 |
| Commissioned | 7 February 1996 |
| Homeport | Tsoying |
| Identification | Pennant number: PFG2-1106 |
| Status | in active service |
| General characteristics as built | |
| Type | Frigate |
| Displacement | |
| Length | |
| Beam | 45 ft (14 m) |
| Draft | 18 ft 8 in (5.69 m) |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | 29 knots (54 km/h; 33 mph) |
| Range | 5,000 nmi (9,300 km; 5,800 mi) at 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph) |
| Complement | 235 |
| Sensors and processing systems |
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| Electronic warfare & decoys |
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| Armament |
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| Aircraft carried | 2 × S-70C(M)-1/2 helicopters |
ROCS Yueh Fei (岳飛, PFG2-1106), is a
Kaoshuing, Taiwan. The Cheng Kung-class frigates are based on the American Oliver Hazard Perry class and share many of the same characteristics, the main difference being armed with Taiwanese Hsiung Feng II and Hsiung Feng III surface-to-surface missiles and different sensors. Yueh Fei was laid down on 5 September 1992, launched on 26 August 1994 and commissioned
into the ROCN on 7 February 1996.
Design and description
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The Cheng Kung class are based on the long-hulled version of the
kW). They also have two drop-down auxiliary propulsion units that create 720 hp (540 kW). This gives them a maximum speed of 29 knots (54 km/h; 33 mph).[1] They carry 587 long tons (596 t)[2] of fuel giving them a range of 5,000 nautical miles (9,300 km; 5,800 mi) at 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph).[1] The ships have four 1,000 kW diesel alternator sets for generating electricity. For additional stability in heavy seas, the ships have fin stabilizers. The frigates have a crew of 206 including 13 officers and an air group of 19.[2]
The frigates were initially armed with eight
aft of the bridge. They also mounted a Mark 13 launcher for 40 RIM-66 Standard MR surface-to-air missiles.[1] They have an OTO Melara 76-millimetre (3 in)/62 dual-purpose naval gun situated forward and two single-mounted Bofors 40 mm (1.6 in)/L70 guns. The 40 mm guns cannot be crewed while the 76 mm gun is firing due to blast effects.[2][a] The Cheng Kung class mounts a 20 mm (0.79 in)/76 Phalanx close-in weapon system (CIWS) atop the hangar. Flanking the CIWS atop the hangar are two Type 75 20 mm/75 guns. For ASW, the frigates are armed with two triple-mounted 324 mm (12.8 in) Mk 32 torpedo tubes for Mark 46 torpedoes.[2]
The ships mount SPS-55 surface search
Upgrades
The displacement of the Cheng Kung-clas frigates has varied over time. In 2009, it was reported that the vessels had a light displacement of 2,750 long tons (2,790 t) and a full load displacement of 4,105 long tons (4,171 t). Furthermore, their draft increased to a maximum of 24 ft 5 in (7.44 m).[3] This increased again by 2013, with the ships displacing 3,207 long tons (3,258 t) light with a maximum draft of 28 ft 3 in (8.60 m).[4]
The Cheng Kung class was initially fitted with eight Hsiung Feng II SSMs, instead of the
NCSIST which also implemented an upgrade program for the missiles. Upgrades to the SM-1 include a better rocket motor and an active seeker.[6]
The class's Mk 75 main guns have been upgraded and have an improved firing rate of 100 rounds a minute.[7]
Construction and career
The fourth ship of the Cheng Kung class, Yueh Fei was
launched on 26 August 1994, and commissioned on 7 February 1996. The ship was named for the famous Chinese commander Yue Fei.[4] The Cheng Kung class formed the 146th Frigate Squadron.[3]
Notes
Citations
- ^ a b c d e Gardiner, Chumbley & Budzbon 1995, p. 457.
- ^ a b c d e f Wertheim 2013, pp. 710–711.
- ^ a b c d Saunders 2009, p. 788.
- ^ a b Wertheim 2013, p. 710.
- ^ Chen, Kelvin (September 17, 2021). "Taiwan to mass produce extended range anti-ship missiles". Taiwan News. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- ^ Lundquist, Edward H. "Interview with Adm. Richard Chen, Republic of China Navy (Ret.)". www.defensemedianetwork.com. Defense Media Network. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
- ^ Chen, Kelvin. "Taiwan Navy showcases upgraded cannons in live-fire drills". Taiwan News. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
References
- Gardiner, Robert; Chumbley, Stephen & Budzbon, Przemysław, eds. (1995). Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1947–1995. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. ISBN 1-55750-132-7.
- Saunders, Stephen, ed. (2009). Jane's Fighting Ships 2009–2010 (112 ed.). Alexandria, Virginia: Jane's Information Group Inc. ISBN 978-0-7106-2888-6.
- Wertheim, Eric, ed. (2013). The Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World (16th ed.). Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. ISBN 9-7-815911-4954-5.
