Anping-class offshore patrol vessel

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Anping-class offshore patrol vessel
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Anping (CG-601)
Class overview
Builders Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Company
Operators Coast Guard Administration
Built2019–present
Planned12
On order3
Building2
Completed7
Active6 [1]
General characteristics
TypeMedium patrol vessel
Speed>44 knots (81 km/h; 51 mph) [2]
Armamentwater cannon, 20 mm cannon, rockets. Fitted for but not with HF-2 and HF-3 missiles. [2]
NotesPrice was T$1.05 billion ($37.30 million) for CG 601 [3]
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Anping-class offshore patrol vessel
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Anping (CG-601) launches Hsiung Feng II anti-ship missiles
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Cheng Kung (CG-602) multi-barrel Zhenhai rocket system Launch rockets.
Anping class onboard multi-barrel Zhenhai rocket system 12.11 Zong Tong Chu Xi [An Ping Ji Xun Fang Jian Shou Sao An Ping Jian Jiao Chuan Ji Di 2Sao Cheng Gong Jian Ming Ming Xia Shui Ji 35Dun Ji Xun Fang Ting Jiao Chuan Lian He Dian Li ]  - 50705063998.jpg
Anping class onboard multi-barrel Zhenhai rocket system
Zhenhai multi-barrel rocket system 12.11 Zong Tong Chu Xi [An Ping Ji Xun Fang Jian Shou Sao An Ping Jian Jiao Chuan Ji Di 2Sao Cheng Gong Jian Ming Ming Xia Shui Ji 35Dun Ji Xun Fang Ting Jiao Chuan Lian He Dian Li ]  - 50705063996.jpg
Zhenhai multi-barrel rocket system
Zhenhai multi-barrel rocket system (side) 12.11 Zong Tong Chu Xi [An Ping Ji Xun Fang Jian Shou Sao An Ping Jian Jiao Chuan Ji Di 2Sao Cheng Gong Jian Ming Ming Xia Shui Ji 35Dun Ji Xun Fang Ting Jiao Chuan Lian He Dian Li ]  - 50705063997.jpg
Zhenhai multi-barrel rocket system (side)

The Anping class is a class of offshore patrol vessels manufactured by Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Company for the Coast Guard Administration of Taiwan.

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Overview

The class is based on the Tuo Chiang-class corvettes of the Republic of China Navy but lacks the 76 mm (3.0 in) main gun and has modifications for use in the law enforcement role. They are fitted for but not with the HF-3 and HF-2 anti-ship missiles with the same capacity as the Tuo Chiang class. In wartime they would serve as fast attack craft. [4]

History

Construction of the first vessel began in January 2019 at the Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Company’s Kaohsiung shipyard. [5]

In May 2022, the Anping ship launched a HF-2 anti-ship missile for the first time in a joint exercise with the Navy, indicating the ship has the ability to join battles during wars. [6]

Vessels

A total of twelve vessels are planned. [7]

CG 601

CG 601 Anping was launched on April 27, 2020 [7] [4] and entered service in December 11, 2020. Based in south Taiwan. It has also launched a HF-II anti-ship missile during a joint practice with the ROC Navy. [3]

CG 602

CG 602 Chengkung [3] was launched in December 2020 [2] and entered service in June 25, 2021. [8] She was delivered four months ahead of schedule. [9] She is based in the Port of Hualien. [10]

CG 603

CG 603 Tamsui was delivered in October 2021. Based in Northern Taiwan. [11]

CG 605

CG 605 Cijin was delivered in April 2022. Based in southern Taiwan.

CG 606

CG 606 Bali was delivered in October 2022. Based in Northern Taiwan.

CG 607

CG 607 Ji'an was delivered in May 2023. Based in eastern Taiwan. [12]

CG 609

CG 609 Wanli was launched in May 2023. [12]

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