It doesn't appear to be a major improvement in capability over the Type 022. In fact, I'd say it looks like a downgrade due to it carrying only 4 missiles in contrast to the Type 022s' 8 missiles. But then again, those missiles might not be YJ-83s and instead be a more capable type.
Type 022 Missile Boat
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It doesn't appear to be a major improvement in capability over the Type 022. In fact, I'd say it looks like a downgrade due to it carrying only 4 missiles in contrast to the Type 022s' 8 missiles. But then again, those missiles might not be YJ-83s and instead be a more capable type.
joshuatree
Captain
CJ-10s? Though that would be purely offensive in nature and limited to regional strikes.
AssassinsMace
Lieutenant General
There's an obvious difference in trimaran design between this model and the Type 22 which most likely act differently on the water. Maybe someone that knows more can tell more. I can imagine this design from the model might be faster on the water. Hasn't the Type 22 been referred to as a "wave-piercer' which by that seems to say it can handle rough waters better?
I would say it's for export, also why is the missile in a exposed ribbed racks? Type 022 at least hides the missiles in stealthy looking housings. it's a downgrade no matter how you look at it, the front looks like a civilian yaht as well...
joshuatree
Captain
It makes sense if this is for export. Who knows what type of missiles the customer would want so the exposed racks would make it the most flexible. It wouldn't be too hard to mod and add panels on the side profile to mask the missile canisters if the customer wants it.