Zhaoyu-Class Patrol Ship

The twelve Zhaoyu-class patrol ships currently in service with the China Coast Guard Bureau (CCGB) offer the People's Republic of China enhanced long-distance fishery enforcement capabilities and serve as potential assets for gray zone conflict. Partially based on the Type 056 Corvette, the Zhaoyu boasts a purpose-built long-distance cruising hull and propulsion system. Furthermore, the design indicates that this class was created for operations well outside of Chinese waters, including contested areas.
Country: People's Republic of China
Entered Service: NA
Number in Service: 12
Crew: 55 (EST)
Deployment Endurance: NA
Helicopters: Z-8, Z-9, Z-20 (EST)
Armament: 30mm Norinco H/PJ17 Naval Gun
Max Speed: 25 Knots
Range: 7,500 nm
Propulsion: NA
Length: 111 M
Beam: 15 M
Displacement (Full Load): 3,470 Tons
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