Kang Ding Class Frigate
Type: Frigate
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: France
Manufacturer: Naval Group (DCNS)
First Deployed: 1996
Overview
The Kang Ding-class (also known as the Lafayette-class in Taiwan) is a stealth frigate derived from the French La Fayette design. Six ships were delivered to the Republic of China Navy between 1996–1998. Each displaces ~3,600 tonnes and is equipped with Hsiung Feng II/III anti-ship missiles, Chaparral short-range SAMs, torpedoes, and a 76mm main gun. The class forms the backbone of the ROC Navy's surface combatant fleet but has suffered from a corruption scandal during procurement and ongoing French support restrictions due to Chinese diplomatic pressure.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 168 |
|---|---|
| beam_m | 15.4 |
| sensor | DRBV-26C Jupiter radar, PANDA optical FCS |
| armament | Sylver A43 VLS (Aster 15 x 16), Thomson-CSF Crotale, Hsiung Feng II SSMs, 76mm OTO Melara, 2x triple torpedo tubes |
| length_m | 125 |
| range_nm | 7000 |
| propulsion | 4x SEMT-Pielstick 16PA6V285 diesels 4 shafts |
| speed_knots | 25 |
| displacement_tonnes | 3400 |
Operators
- Taiwan
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