CNS Tongling (629)

Corvette / Frigate ASW Warship

China | 2020

"As of February 2022, CNS Tongling 629 maintains an active status in the South Sea Fleet of the PLAN."

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CNS Tongling (629) makes up one of the 72-strong Type 056 class of fighting frigates fielded by the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) of China. The design belongs to the Type 056A modified group (with a focus on Anti-Submarine Warfare - ASW) though both designs are known to NATO under the "Jiangdao" name (and classified as corvettes). These are capable surface combatants equipped with the latest in sensors, processing systems, and weaponry - making them true multi-mission warships.

CNS Tongling is assigned to the critical South Sea Fleet of the PLAN.

The vessel was commissioned in 2020 and displaces in the 1,500 ton range. Its design is characterized by smooth slab sides, a low profile, and an unbroken hull line running from bow to stern. Protrusions about the decks are all kept to a minimum so as to promote stealth qualities. The bridge section is set aft of the forecastle which features a single turreted deck gun. The mast is enclosed and integrated to the section between the bridge and smoke funnels. Between the mast and funnels are anti-ship missile launchers. The smoke funnels are enclosed and of a low profile design. A hangar takes up the space aft of the funnels and before the stern-based helipad which seats a single medium-lift helicopter (typically the Harbin Z-9). The helicopter can be equipped for the ASW role as well as at-sea replenishment, Search and Rescue, and anti-ship sorties.

Power is from 2 x SEMT Pielstick PA6-STC diesel motors driving 2 x Shafts astern. This arrangement gives the warship a top ocean-going speed of 25 knots with a range out to 3,500 nautical miles.

The vessel carries the Type 360 air/surface-search radar system, the Type 347G fire control radar, a bow sonar, and towed sonar array.

Armament includes 1 x 76mm AK-176 series turreted deck gun over the forecastle, 2 x 30mm automatic cannons for close-in work, 2 x Twin-cell YJ-83 anti-ship missile launchers (midships), 1 x 8-cell FL-3000N Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) launcher, and 2 x 324mm triple-torpedo tubes. Collectively, this broad weapons suite allows the ship to tackle airborne, on water, and undersea threats with equal lethality.

As of February 2022, CNS Tongling (629) remains an active part of the PLAN surface fleet.

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Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one sea-going vessel design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for CNS Tongling (629).

2 x SEMT Pielstick PA6-STC diesel engines driving 2 x Shafts astern.
Propulsion

25.0 kts
28.8 mph
Surface Speed

3,499 nm
4,027 miles | 6,481 km
Range

Structure
The bow-to-stern, port-to-starboard physical qualities of CNS Tongling (629).

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Personnel
Complement

300.0 ft
91.44 meters
O/A Length

36.5 ft
11.13 meters
Beam

13.0 ft
3.96 meters
Draught

1,500
tons
Displacement

Armament
Available supported armament and special-mission equipment featured in the design of CNS Tongling (629).

1 x 76mm AK-176 turreted deck gun.
2 x 2-cell YJ-83 anti-ship missile launchers.
1 x 8-cell FL-3000N Surface-to-Air Missle (SAM) launcher.
2 x 30mm Automatic cannons.
2 x 324mm triple torpedo tubes.

Air Arm
Available supported fixed-wing / rotary-wing aircraft featured in the design of CNS Tongling (629).

1 x Medium-lift helicopter (typically Harbin Z-9).

Ships-in-Class (72)
Notable series variants as part of the CNS Tongling (629) family line as relating to the Type 056A group.

CNS Tongling (629)

Operators
Global operator(s) of the CNS Tongling (629). Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national naval warfare listing.

Shipbuilder(s): Liaonan Shipyard - China

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