OVERVIEW: The JIANGHU I class (Type 053H) is a diesel-powered guided missile frigate (FFG) specialized for antiair warfare.

DETAILS:    

Specifications:
 
Displacement:  1674 tons (standard);  1924 tons  (full load)
       Speed: 26 knts
       Engineering: 2 shafts, 2 diesel engines 
       Range: 4000 nm @ 15 knts; 1800 nm @ 25 knts
       Complement: 185 
       In Commission: 1977  
       Completed: 2 

NOTES: Units in class: YINGTAN (531); XXX (532)

SOURCES: Sharpe, Richard. Jane's Fighting Ships 1991-92.  London: Jane's Pub, 1991, pg. 116 ; 
