Type 056 A and B Ocean going Tri hull Patrol Ships. (OTPS 056)
The Jianglieu class.
The A class is set to be build from 2009 on, with the 76mm and 4x SSM. And a barrage of 8x RAM.
It also has 4 torpedo tubes (With a total of 6 torpedoes). And a stealth mounted AK Ciws.
It can carry one helicopter, the helipad is to small for some types. And has a small piece that can be put out (With not enough strenght for larger helo's, but it is just for prevention of going overboard).
The ship is for Anti piracy, Coastal guardance. And fast deployment for Nation protection.
It can also operate as a fast respond craft if enemies aproach.
They can fire a small barrage, exept if they are with more.
The B class is the improved version, set for 2014+. These have some changes/modifications.
The Hull is a little bit longer on the front, and the top hull has a larger shield against water.
It also mounts a more Stealthy 76mm, from China itself.
The AK stealth mount has been replaced by a .50 cal stealth ciws. With only one drum (Lack of space).
Mounting only 3000/4000 +/- patrones.
Ram has been replaced with the new Small VLS. Wich is up to 12 missiles.
The ship has also a Mark 2 Type 7087 Air search radar, with a little bit tweaked stats in opposite from Mk1.
And also carriers a in side Satcom system, unlike the A class with satcom balls.
Both classes have a wide body, with on one side the Hangar part, and the other the RHIB and Ciws section.
These ships are set to sail togheter with the Type 022/023/024 class Patrol ships.
Discuss, but for now i think these are done
