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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