Type 054B frigate explained

The Type 054B (NATO/OSD Jiangkai III)^[1] is a class of guided-missile frigate under construction for the People's Republic of China. It is a development of the Type 054A frigate, and is around 50% larger than its predecessor.

Two Type 054B frigates are confirmed to be under construction. The first was launched in August 2023.^[2]

Ships of class

Pennant number	Name	Builder	Launched	Commissioned	Fleet	Status
		Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard	26 August 2023			Building
		Huangpu Shipyard				Building

See also

• Type 054A frigate
• List of ships of the People's Liberation Army Navy

Notes and References

1. Web site: PLAN 2024 Identification Guide . Office of Naval Intelligence .
2. Web site: First New Generation Frigate For Chinese Navy Launched In Shanghai. 29 August 2023. navalnews.com.