Ching Chiang-class patrol ship

The Ching Chiang (Chinese: 锦江) class is a class of patrol ships/corvettes built by CSBC for the Republic of China Navy.[1]

Two vessels of the Ching Chiang class at Keelung
Class overview
Builders: CSBC Corporation, Taiwan
Operators:  Republic of China Navy
Succeeded by: Tuo Chiang-class corvette
Built: 1994-2000
In commission: 1994–present
Planned: 12
Completed: 12
Active: 11
Retired: 1
General characteristics
Type: Patrol ship/corvette
Displacement: 580 tons
Length: 61.4 m (201 ft 5 in)
Beam: 9.5 m (31 ft 2 in)
Draft: 2.9 m (9 ft 6 in)
Speed: 25 knots (46 km/h)
Complement: 50
PGG-609
ROCN Chih Yang (FFG-932) and three Ching Chiang-class patrol ships at Keelung Naval Pier
ROCN PGG-608 in Port of Keelung

Overview

The vessels were initially equipped with the HF-1 anti-ship missile, one 40 mm anti-aircraft gun, and one 20 mm gun.[2]

Beginning in 2012 the ROCN began upgrading the Ching Chiang class to counter the increasing capabilities of the PRC. The primary improvements were the fitting of four HF-3 supersonic anti-ship missile launchers [3] and the fitting of the OTO Melara 76 mm naval gun in place of the 40 mm gun on certain vessels.[2]

Operational history

HF-3 misfire
Main article: Hsiung Feng III missile mishap

In 2016 Jin Chiang (PGG-610) accidentally launched an HF-3 missile during a dockside drill. While the warhead of the missile was unarmed the missile hit a fishing vessel and did considerable damage. The ship's captain was killed and three crew members were injured.[4][1]

References
  1. Minnick, Wendell. "Taiwan Anti-Ship Missile Destroys Fishing Boat". www.defensenews.com. Defense News. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
  2. Cole, J. Michael. "Vessels being outfitted with HF-3s". www.taipeitimes.com. Taipei Times. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
  3. Hollingsbee, Trevor. "TAIWANESE WARSHIPS CARRY OUT MISSILE FIRINGS". www.bairdmaritime.com. Baird Maritime. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  4. Rogoway, Tyler. "Fishing Boat Hit by Accidentally Fired Taiwanese Supersonic Anti-Ship Missile". www.thedrive.com. The Drive. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
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