asif iqbal
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What about SSF? Will they get Type 056 too? If so which pennents do you think and how many
056 class FFL/corvette
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franco-russe
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Well, Hong Kong is SSF, so they are getting four now. Other squadrons will apparently have to wait for the second batch (501-520?).
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joshuatree
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If we're talking about making a full blown LCS from a derivative of the 056, I concur, another section in the middle right after the exhaust stack needs to be added to provide room to retain torpedo tubes and RHIB hanger. Though I wonder where the shoreside facilities that is under the helopad will go.
franco-russe
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The initial set-up would apparently be for the first ten 056's to be deployed as follows:
Haiyangdao (77 Subchaser Squadron): 580 and 581
Putuo (72 Subchaser Squadron): 582 and 583
Lianyungang (79 Subchaser Squadron): 584 and 585
Xiamen (83 Subchaser Squadron): 586 and 587
Hong Kong: 596 and 597
That corresponds to the distribution mentioned in post # 1520: one squadron in NSF, three in ESF and one in SSF.
The subchaser squadrons will reportedly be renamed light frigate squadrons (轻护舰大队).
Haiyangdao (77 Subchaser Squadron): 580 and 581
Putuo (72 Subchaser Squadron): 582 and 583
Lianyungang (79 Subchaser Squadron): 584 and 585
Xiamen (83 Subchaser Squadron): 586 and 587
Hong Kong: 596 and 597
That corresponds to the distribution mentioned in post # 1520: one squadron in NSF, three in ESF and one in SSF.
The subchaser squadrons will reportedly be renamed light frigate squadrons (轻护舰大队).
asif iqbal
Lieutenant General
It is quite possible that 6-7 or even 8 units get commissioned this year, which means the 10 units are all in place in 2013
franco-russe
Senior Member
Yes, all ten will probably be in service by the end of 2013.
Hendrik_2000
Lieutenant General
This is interesting . Early in thread I speculate that type 056 is the intended replacement for Hainan class subchaser. Subsequent discussion have various members express their skepticism because lack of TAS or the impossibility of fitting TAS in the small room below the deck at the aft of the ships Now why would they assign the type 056 in subchaser squadron if it lack TAS ?
joshuatree
Captain
Well, if franco-russe's post is correct, they are also renaming the squadrons to light frigate squadrons so it would mean their role has changed and expanded.
Expanded might well be the operative word. They are then to remain sub-chasers while also taking on other work.
asif iqbal
Lieutenant General
To successfully hunt for submarines you need three things, hull based sonar, towed sonar and dipping sonar
No reason why Type 056 hull can't have a new more powerful sonar and also fit on the rear a towed array sonar plus it can carry a Z9 which can drop a dipping sonar, so it can be used as a pretty useful ASW
Z9 dipping sonar
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