Corvette/Light frigate thread (056A, sub-4000t FFLs)

[HardBall]

New sighting of the integrated test platform FFL. Posted by @太湖军I名 on Weibo.

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Thanks,

We really need a good close up from the stern. Need to see where might be locations for TAS/VDS openings. Even if there aren't any right now (as we might expect for an experimental vessel), we should be able to surmise if there are sufficient spaces to locate the winch and opening for future installations.

 

[ACuriousPLAFan]

The test platform FFL seen again. Posted by @这丫头有点风 on Weibo.

 

[zascoco]

Algeria to Locally License Produce Chinese Type 056 Corvettes​

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[ACuriousPLAFan]

An unknown warship/cutter model is seen under construction at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard, in the same drydock as a commercial ship (likely an LNG carrier) and a 054A FFG.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1909605613547532332

Said warship/cutter is ~105 meters long, which is longer than both the 056/A FFLs (~89 meters) and the integrated test platform FFL built at Lushun (~98 meters), but shorter than the 054A/AG FFG and 054-mod cutter (~134 meters). The dimensions obtained doesn't fit any presently known PLAN warships or CCG cutters.

 

[HardBall]

An unknown warship/cutter model is seen under construction at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard, in the same drydock as a commercial ship (likely an LNG carrier) and a 054A FFG.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1909605613547532332

Said warship/cutter is ~105 meters long, which is longer than both the 056/A FFLs (~89 meters) and the integrated test platform FFL built at Lushun (~98 meters), but shorter than the 054A/AG FFG and 054-mod cutter (~134 meters). The dimensions obtained doesn't fit any presently known PLAN warships or CCG cutters.

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Nice find.

Seems about time we get a look at a potential sub-4000 tonne platform / successor to 056A.

Although he makes some nice points, I'm not sure how he is able to be so exact about dimensions, given that the bow section doesn't seems to be attached yet.

 

[nimitz123]

An unknown warship/cutter model is seen under construction at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard, in the same drydock as a commercial ship (likely an LNG carrier) and a 054A FFG.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1909605613547532332

Said warship/cutter is ~105 meters long, which is longer than both the 056/A FFLs (~89 meters) and the integrated test platform FFL built at Lushun (~98 meters), but shorter than the 054A/AG FFG and 054-mod cutter (~134 meters). The dimensions obtained doesn't fit any presently known PLAN warships or CCG cutters.

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Maybe the 056B for Cambodia ?

 

[HardBall]

Maybe the 056B for Cambodia ?

Highly doubtful, if Shugart's estimates of dimensions are accurate.

 

[TheWanderWit]

An unknown warship/cutter model is seen under construction at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard, in the same drydock as a commercial ship (likely an LNG carrier) and a 054A FFG.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1909605613547532332

Said warship/cutter is ~105 meters long, which is longer than both the 056/A FFLs (~89 meters) and the integrated test platform FFL built at Lushun (~98 meters), but shorter than the 054A/AG FFG and 054-mod cutter (~134 meters). The dimensions obtained doesn't fit any presently known PLAN warships or CCG cutters.

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Could it possibly be one of the export frigates that CSSC has available for export that most people aren't aware about? But then again, I think if that were the case, such a sale would be known.