The
Type 053H2G entered service with the PLAN in the 1990ies. They were
later variants of the Type 053 frigate family, and were the PLAN's first
multi-role frigates. Only 4 units were built before the class was succeeded
by the a capable variant based on the same design: The Type 053H3 Jiangwei
II class.
According to the picture, the convesion of these vessels into CCG patrol
vessels consists in removing all major weapon systems: The PJ33A dual
100 mm main gun, 6x HQ-61 Surface-to-air missile launcher, 2x3 YJ-83
anti-ship missile launchers and 2x Type 3200 ASW rocket launchers are
all being taken off board.
The Type 360 surface search radar appears to be missing too, but it
may be replaced by a more modern radar. A new antenna (purpose unknown)
can be seen fitted on top of the helicopter hangar.
The only weapon system that will remain on board after the conversion
are the four Type 76A dual-37 mm guns.
Obviously, the former grey PLAN hulls are getting a white coat of paint
as is the norm with Coast Guards globally. |
PLAN
053H2G (Jiangwei I) frigate 540 Huainan
Three
of the Four PLAN 053H2G (Jiangwei I) frigates transfered to the China
Coast Guard at various stages of conversion into patrol vessels
