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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders | Lung Teh Shipbuilding Co. |
| Operators | Republic of China Navy |
| Built | 2019-2021 |
| In commission | 2020-Present |
| Planned | 4 |
| Completed | 4 |
| Active | 4 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Minelayer |
| Displacement | 347 tons |
| Length | 41m |
| Beam | 8.8m |
| Draft | 1.7m |
| Speed | 14 knots |
| Armament | 1 x T-75 cannon, 2 x T74 machine gun |
The Min Jiang-class minelayer is a class of minelayers in service with the Republic of China Navy (ROCN) built by Lung Teh Shipbuilding.
The vessels are referred to as the Min Jiang-class by the media. However, the official class designation remains unknown. [1] The first vessel is designated FMLB-I, with FMLB standing for Fast Mine Laying Boat. [2] It is assumed that the other minelayers have a similar designation
The Min Jiang-class displaces 347 tons at full load, with a maximum speed of 14 knots. Length is 41m, width is 8.8m and draft is 1.7m. [1]
The vessels have a precision automatic mine laying system. In addition to its mines, the vessels are equipped with a T-75 cannon and T74 machine guns. [3] These are most likely intended to be used in the anti-aircraft role or against small boat swarms
The first vessel was launched in August 2020 at Lung Teh Shipbuilding's Yilan County Shipyard. [3]
The second vessel was delivered in September 2021, [4] and the ROCN took delivery of the third and fourth vessel in December 2021. [5]
The Min Jiang-class replaced converted amphibious landing craft in the minelaying role. [6]
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