World Navies Today: Taiwan (Republic of China)


Revised 25 March 2002
Version 1.15
Compiled and Maintained by: Andrew Toppan
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This list includes all surface combatants, submarines, mine warfare
vessels and patrol craft over 100 tons displacement, and all amphibious
ships and auxiliaries over 500 tons displacement.  Non-self-propelled
craft and vessels without seagoing capability are not included. 

Ships not yet commissioned, or in long-term overhaul/conversion, are
listed in [brackets].  Navigation and surface-search radars are not
listed.  All designations & classifications are unofficial; they may or
may not correspond to "official" designations.

Surface Combatants Submarines Amphibious Ships Patrol Craft Mine Countermeasures Vessels Auxiliaries

Surface Combatants

Kidd class air defense destroyers

Displacement: approx. 10,000 tons full load Dimensions: 171.7 x 16.76 x 10.06 meters Propulsion: 4 LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shaft, 80,000 shp, 30+ knots Crew: ?? Aviation: midships helo deck with hangar for 1 or 2 helos Radar: Sonar: Fire Control: EW: Armament: 2 Mk26 launchers (68 SM-2MR), 2 5"/54cal DP, 2 Phalanx CIWS, 2 triple 12.75" TT. The four US Kidd class destroyers will be sold to Taiwain; it is not certain if all four will be recommissioned, or if one will be used for spares. The exact electronics outfit is uncertain. They should enter service in 2004-2006.

Cheung Kung (OH Perry/Kwang Hua I) class frigates

Displacement: 4,200 tons full load Dimensions: 138.8 x 13.72 x 5.7 meters (454 x 45 x 19 feet) Propulsion: 2 LM2500 gas turbines, 1 shaft, 40,000 shp, 29 knots Crew: 235 Aviation: aft helicopter deck with RAST; 2 SH-60B Radar: SPS-49(V)5 2-D air search Sonar: SQS-56 keel, SQR-18(V)2 or ATAS towed array Fire Control: Mk 13 weapons control, Mk 92 and STIR-24 missile control EW: Chang Feng IV intercept/jammer, 4 Jung Feng decoy Armament: 8 Hsiung Feng II SSM, 1 Mk 13 missile launcher (40 SM-1MR), 1 76 mm OTO DP, 2 40mm/70 AA, 3 20 mm, 1 20 mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes Modified version of the US OH Perry design. Production of an enlarged version cancelled, but an 8th unit of this design will be built. The Hsiung Feng II SSMs will be removed and replaced by Harpoon fired from the Mk13 launcher. Number Name Year Homeport Notes 1101 Cheung Kung 1993 Tsoying 1103 Cheng Ho 1994 Tsoying 1105 Chi Kuang 1995 Tsoying 1106 Yueh Fei 1996 Tsoying 1107 Tzu I 1997 Tsoying 1108 Pan Chao 1997 Tsoying 1109 Chang Chien 1998 Tsoying [1110 Tian Dan 2004 building]

Kang Ting (Lafayette) class frigates

Displacement: 3,800 tons full load Dimensions: 125 x 15.4 x 4 meters (410 x 51 x 13 feet) Propulsion: 4 diesels, 2 shafts, 31,800 bhp, 27 knots Crew: approx. 160 Aviation: Aft helicopter deck and hangar; 1 SH-60 helo Radar: DRBV 26D air/surf search Sonar: Spherion B bow, ATAS(V)2 towed Fire Control: 2 Castor IIC missile control EW: Chang Fen IV intercept/jammer, 2 Dagaie chaff Armament: 8 Hsiung Feng II SSM, 1 quad Sea Chaparral SAM, 1 76 mm OTO DP, 2 40mm/70 AA, 1 20 mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes Very stealthy frigates; French designed and built. Number Name Year Homeport Notes 1202 Kang Ting 1996 Tsoying 1203 Hsi Ning 1996 Tsoying 1205 Kun Ming 1997 Tsoying 1206 Ti Hua 1997 Tsoying 1207 Wu Chang 1997 Tsoying 1208 ChengDe 1998 Tsoying

Chi Yang (Knox) class ASW frigates

Displacement: 4,250 tons full load Dimensions: 133.5 x 14.17 x 7.46 meters (438 x 46.5 x 24.5 feet) Propulsion: Steam turbines, 2 boilers, 1 shaft, 35,000 shp, 27 knots Crew: approx. 250 Aviation: aft helicopter deck and hangar; 1 light helo Radar: SPS-40B 2-D air search Sonar: SQS-26CX bow, SQR-18 towed Fire Control: SPG-53 gun control EW: SLQ-32(V)5 active/passive, SLQ-25 Nixie Armament: 8-cell ASROC (16 ASROC or 12 ASROC + 4 Harpoon SSM), 1 5/54 DP, 1 20 mm Phalanx CIWS, 4 12.75 inch torpedo tubes Ex-USN. Number Name Year Homeport Notes 932 Chi Yang 1972/92 Suao Ex-FF 1073 933 Feng Yang 1972/92 Suao Ex-FF 1086 934 Fen Yang 1972/92 Suao Ex-FF 1087 935 Lan Yang 1971/94 Suao Ex-FFT 1078 936 Hae Yang 1971/94 Suao Ex-FF 1083 937 Hwai Yang 1972/94 Suao Ex-FF 1088 938 Ning Yang 1974/98 Suao Ex-FF 1081 939 Yi Yang 1974/98 Suao Ex-FF 1096

Chien Yang (Gearing FRAM I/Wu Chin III) class frigates

Displacement: approx. 3,500 tons full load Dimensions: 119.03 x 12.52 x 5.8 meters (390.5 x 41 x 19 feet) Propulsion: Steam turbines, 4 boilers, 2 shafts, 60,000 shp, 27 knots Crew: approx. 275 Aviation: aft helicopter deck and hangar; 1 MD-500 helo Radar: DA-08 air search Sonar: DE-1191 (SQS-23H) hull Fire Control: STIR-18 missile control, HW-160 gun control EW: Chang Feng III active/passive suite, 4 Kung Fen decoy Armament: 4 Hsiung Feng II SSM, 10 SM-1MR SAM, 1 8-cell ASROC, 1 76 mm OTO DP, 2 40mm/70 AA, 1 20 mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 triple 12.75 inch torpedo tubes. Old ex-USN destroyers. Extensively modernized in US service, and further upgraded in Taiwanese service. There is considerable disagreement regarding the history of these ships; for vessels where there is agreement among sources, the ex-US Navy number is marked with an asterisk (*). Entries so marked can be considered to be correct; other entries may or may not be correct. Number Name Year Homeport Notes 912 Chien Yang 1946/73 Ex-DD 787* 921 Lioa Yang 1945/73 Ex-DD 832* 923 Shen Yang 1945/77 Ex-DD 839 925 Te Yang 1945/77 Ex-DD 837* 927 Yun Yang 1946/81 Ex-DD 718 928 Chen Yang 1946/81 Ex-DD 821 929 Shao Yang 1946/83 Ex-DD 788 Note: There are 5 other Sumner/Gearing class destroyers that were in service until recently, but are now believed to be discarded. The last two ex-US APDs (Crosley class) are discarded; it is believed that all ex-USN Auk class fleet minesweepers/patrol ships were stricken by June 1998.

Submarines

Note: The US has proposed to provide or construct 6 to 10 submarines for Taiwan, presumably to an existing foreign design. The details of this plan have not been worked out.

Hai Lung (Zwaardvis) class submarines

Displacement: 2,660 tons submerged Dimensions: 66.92 x 8.4 x 6.7 meters (219.5 x 27.5 x 22 feet) Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 3 diesels, 1 shaft, 5,100 shp, 20 knots Crew: 67 Sonar: SIASS suite Armament: 6 21 inch torpedo tubes (28 torpedoes) Dutch designed and built. Plans for additional units have been cancelled. Number Name Year Homeport Notes 793 Hai Lung 1987 Tsoying 795 Hai Hu 1988 Tsoying

Hai Shih (Guppy II) class patrol submarines

Displacement: 2,440 tons submerged Dimensions: 93.57 x 8.33 x 5.18 meters (307 x 27 x 17 feet) Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 2 shafts, 5,200 shp, 16 knots Crew: 81 Sonar: BQR-2B passive, BQS-4C active, DUUG-1B intercept Armament: 10 21 inch torpedo tubes (6 forward, 4 aft; 22 torpedoes) Ex-USN. Completely obsolete and probably limited to shallow diving. Number Name Year Homeport Notes 736 Hai Shih 1945/73 Tsoying Ex-SS 478 794 Hai Po 1946/73 Tsoying Ex-SS 426

Amphibious Ships

Kao Hsiung (LST 1 class) amphibious command ship

Displacement: 3,675 tons full load Dimensions: 100 x 15.24 x 4.3 meters (328 x 50 x 14 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,800 bhp, 10 knots Crew: 192 Radar: SPS-12 2-D air search Armament: 5 dual 40 mm, 2 dual 20 mm Old LST converted to command ship; ex-USN. Number Name Year Homeport Notes LCC1 Kao Hsiung 1944/57 Tsoying Ex-LST 735

Shui Hai (Anchorage class) dock landing ship

Displacement: 13,680 tons full load Dimensions: 553 x 85 x 20 feet/168.5 x 26 x 6 meters Propulsion: 2 boilers, steam turbines, 2 shafts, 24,000 shp, 20 knots Crew: approx. 300 Well Deck: 430 x 50 feet/131 x 15 meters; 3 LCAC or 3 LCU Troops: 336 Cargo: 15,800 square feet vehicle Radar: SPS-40B/D 2-D air search EW: SLQ-32(V)1 passive intercept, SLQ-25 Nixie Aviation: aft flight deck; landing for 4 helicopters Armament: 2 20 mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 25 mm Bushmaster, 6 12.7 mm MG Ex-USN LSD transferred upon decommissioning. A second may be acquired. Number Name Year Homeport Notes 193 Shui Hai 1971/99 ex-LSD 38

Chung Cheng (Ashland/Cabildo class) dock landing ship/logistics ship

Displacement: 9,078 tons full load Dimensions: 139.52 x 22 x 5.49 meters (458 x 72 x 18 feet) Propulsion: VTE steam, 2 boilers, 2 shafts, 9,000 shp, 15 knots Crew: 316 Aviation: aft helicopter platform Well Deck: 119.5 x 13.4 meters (392 x 44 feet) Troops: several hundred Armament: 1 quad Sea Chaparral SAM, 4 quad, 2 dual 40 mm Old ex-USN LSD, totally obsolete and worn out. Used as a supply/logistics ship; may have been discarded. Number Name Year Homeport Notes 191 Chung Cheng 1945/60 Ex-LSD 8

Chung Ho (Newport) class large landing ships/logistics ships

Displacement: 8,576 tons full load Dimensions: 171 x 21 x 5 meters (561 x 69.5 x 17.5 feet) Propulsion: 6 diesels, 2 shafts, 16,500 bhp, 20 knots Crew: approx. 250 Aviation: small aft landing area Troops: 350 Cargo: 17,300 square feet vehicle, 2000 tons total (500 when beaching) Armament: 1 20 mm Phalanx CIWS, 4 12.7 mm MG Ex-USN. ex-LST 1185 may be acquired. Number Name Year Homeport Notes 232 Chung Ho 1970/97 Ex-LST 1180 233 Chung Ping 1970/97 Ex-LST 1181

Chung Hai (LST 1/LST 542) class medium landing ships

Displacement: approx. 4,200 tons full load Dimensions: 100 x 15.24 x 4.3 meters (328 x 50 x 14 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,800 bhp, 10 knots Crew: approx. 100-125 Troops: 350 Cargo: 1,230 tons (815 tons beaching) Armament: 1-2 3/50 DP, 6-8 40 mm, 4-8 20 mm Ex-USN WWII-era LSTs, all completely rebuilt 1960's. Most probably based at Tsoying. Up to six of the ships listed below may be in reserve. Number Name Year Homeport Notes 201 Chung Hai 1944/46 Ex-LST 755 205 Chung Chien 1944/46 Ex-LST 716 208 Chung Shun 1944/46 Ex-LST 732 216 Chung Kuang 1943/60 Ex-LST 503 217 Chung Suo 1943/58 Ex-LST 400 221 Chung Chuan 1944/48 Ex-LST 640 226 Chung Chih 1945/58 Ex-LST 1091 227 Chung Ming 1945/58 Ex-LST 1152 230 Chung Pang 1944/58 Ex-LST 578 231 Chung Yeh 1945/61 Ex-LST 1144

Mei Chin (LSM 1) class utility landing craft

Displacement: 1,095 tons full load Dimensions: 62 x 10.5 x 2.53 meters (203.5 x 34.5 x 8 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,880 bhp, 13 knots Crew: 75 Troops: 48 Cargo: 350 tons (165 tons beaching) Armament: 2 dual 40 mm, 2 20 mm Ex-USN. All extensively overhauled and modified. Number Name Year Homeport Notes 341 Mei Chin 1944/46 Ex-LSM 155 347 Mei Sung 1945/46 Ex-LSM 457 353 Mei Ping 1945/56 Ex-LSM 471 365 Mei Lo 1945/62 Ex-LSM 362

Patrol Craft

Note: The there is a plan to build 10-12 corvettes, about 2000 tons displacement, under the Kuang Hua V program. This project is not yet funded.

Jing Chiang class (Kuang Hua III type) large missile boats

Displacement: 580 tons full load Dimensions: 61.4 x 9.5 x 2.9 meters (201.4 x 32.2 x 9.5 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 20.128 bhp, 25 knots Crew: 50 Armament: 1 40mm/70 AA, 1 20 mm, 2 DC racks, 2 mine racks, fitted for 4 Hsiung Feng I SSM Number Name Year Homeport Notes 603 Jing Chiang 1994 Tsoying 605 Dang Chiang 1999 Tsoying 606 Sing Chiang 1999 Tsoying 607 Feng Chiang 1999 Tsoying 608 Tzeng Chiang 1999 Tsoying 609 Kao Chiang 1999 Tsoying 610 Jin Chiang 2000 Tsoying 611 Hsiang Chiang 2000 Tsoying 612 Tze Chiang 2000 Tsoying 613 Po Chiang 2000 Tsoying 615 Chang Chiang 2000 Tsoying 616 Chu Chian 2000 Tsoying

Lung Chiang class missile boats

Displacement: 275 tons full load Dimensions: 50.14 x 7.6 x 2.9 meters (164.5 x 25 x 9.5 feet) Propulsion: 3 shafts; 3 cruise diesels, 3,600 shp; 3 TF-40A boost gas turbines, 15,000 shp, 40 knots Crew: 41 Radar: RAN 11 air/surf search EW: WD-2A intercept, 4 AV-2 decoy Armament: 4 Hsiung Feng I SSM, 1 76 mm OTO DP, 2 12.7 mm MG First unit built in US, second in Taiwan. May not be operational. Number Name Year Homeport Notes 601 Lung Chiang 1978 602 Suikiang 1982

Kwang Hua VI class small missile boats

Displacement: 180 tons Dimensions: 40 x ?? x ?? meters Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 30+ knots Crew: ?? Armament: 4 Hsiung Feng II SSM, 20 mm AA 30 new boats planned to replace the Hai Ou class. Program has been delayed; only one boat ordered so far.

Hai Ou class inshore missile boats

Displacement: 47 tons full load Dimensions: 21.62 x 5.49 x .94 meters (71 x 18 x 3 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,760 bhp, 36 knots Crew: 8 EW: WD-2A intercept, 4 AV-2 decoy Armament: 2 Hsiung Feng I SSM, 1 20 mm 2 12.7 mm MG Total of 49 boats, numbered FABG 5-12,14-21,23-30,32-39, 41-57.

PCL class small patrol boats

Displacement: 143 tons full load Dimensions: 32 x 9 x 1.8 meters (108 x 29.5 x 5.9 feet) Propulsion: 3 diesels, 3 shafts, 4,890 bhp, 40 knots Crew: ?? Armament: 1 40 mm, 2 12.7 mm MG, 2 DC racks 9 boats, numbered PCL 1 through PCL 9. Of little military value.

Mine Countermeasures Vessels

Yung Yang (Agile) class mine countermeasures vessels

Displacement: 780 tons full aload Dimensions: 52.5 x 10.5 x 4 meters (172 x 35 x 14 feet) Propulsion: 4 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,280 bhp, 14 knots Crew: 86 Sonar: SQQ-14 minehunting Armament: 2 12.7 mm MG Ex-USN, extensively overhauled following transfer. Number Name Year Homeport Notes 1306 Yung Yan 1954/94 Tsoying Ex-MSO 492 1307 Yung Tzu 1955/94 Tsoying Ex-MSO 488 1308 Yung Ku 1955/94 Tsoying Ex-MSO 455 1309 Yung Teh 1956/94 Tsoying Ex-MSO 489

Yung Fung class (MWW 50 type) minesweepers

Displacement: 500 tons full load Dimensions: 49 x 10.8 x 2.8 meters (160.5 x 35.5 x 9 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,000 bhp, 15 knots Crew: 45 Armament: unarmed Built in Germany. Further 8 units cancelled. Number Name Year Homeport Notes 1301 Yung Fung 1990 Tsoying 1302 Yung Chia 1990 Tsoying 1303 Yung Nien 1991 Tsoying 1304 Yung Shueng 1991 Tsoying

Yung Chou (Adjutant) class coastal minesweepers

Displacement: 378 tons full load Dimensions: 43 x 7.95 x 2.55 meters (141 x 26 x 8 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,200 bhp, 12 knots Crew: approx. 40 Sonar: UQS-1D mine location Armament: 1 dual 20 mm US built for transfer; several acquired from Belgium. All are in very poor condition; to be discarded soon. Number Name Year Homeport Notes 158 Yung Chuan 1959 Tsoying 161 Yung Lerh 1966 Tsoying 167 Yung Ching 1953/?? Tsoying Ex-Eekloo 168 Yung Chen 1953/?? Tsoying Ex-Maaseick

Auxiliaries

Wu Yi class fleet oiler

Displacement: 17,000 tons full load Dimensions: 162.12 x 22 x 8.6 meters (532 x 72 x 28 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 25,000 bhp, 21 knots Crew: ??? Aviation: aft helicopter deck Cargo: 9,300 tons fuel, 600 tons munitions/provisions Armament: 1 quad Sea Chaparral SAM (16 missiles), 1 dual 40mm/70 AA, 2 20 mm AA Taiwanese-built. Serious problems with hull construction, machinery, steering. Number Name Year Homeport Notes 530 Wu Yi 1990 Kaohsuing

Ta De (Bolster class) salvage tug

Displacement: 2,045 tons full load Dimensions: 65.08 x 13.4 x 4 meters Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,440 shp, 14.8 knots Crew: ?? Ex-USN salvage tug. Two other sisters reportedly transferred actually were not. Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes 550 Ta De 1946/94

Tai Hu (Diver class) salvage tug

Displacement: 1,970 tons full load Dimensions: 65.1 x 12.5 x 4 meters (213.5 x 41 x 13 feet) Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,440 shp, 14.8 knots Crew: 83 Armament: 2 20 mm Ex-USN. Number Name Year Homeport Notes 324 Tai Hu 1943/77 Kaohsinug Ex-ARS 7

Ta Tung (Cherokee) class fleet tugs

Displacement: 1,675 tons full load Dimensions: 62.48 x 11.73 x 4.67 meters (205 x 38.5 x 15 feet) Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 1 shaft, 3,000 shp, 15 knots Crew: approx. 85 Armament: 1 3/50, 2 12.7 mm MG Ex-USN. Number Name Year Homeport Notes 551 Ta Wan 1945/74 Kaohsiung Ex-ATF 67 553 Ta Han 1944/78 Kaohsiung Ex-ATF 114 554 Ta Tu 1944/91 Kaohsiung Ex-ATF 148 555 Ta Feng 1945/91 Kaohsiung Ex-ATF 148 562 Ta Tai 1945/91 Kaohsiung Ex-ATF 118

Ta Kuan oceanographic research ship

Displacement: 3,180 tons full load Dimensions: 93 x 15.2 x 5.1 meters (305.1 x 49.9 x 16.7 feet) Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 3 diesels, 1 shjaft, 5,712 shp, 15 knots Crew: 82 Number Name Year Homeport Notes 1601 Ta Kuan 1995 Kaohsiung

Chung Bai (Patapsco) class coastal logistics tankers

Displacement: 4,335 tons full load Dimensions: 94.72 x 14.78 x 4.78 meters (311 x 48.5 x 15.5 feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 3,300 bhp, 14 knots Crew: approx. 120 Cargo: 2,040 tons Armament: 2 3/50, 4 20 mm Ex-USN. Number Name Year Homeport Notes 507 Chung Bai 1944/72 Ex-AOG 7 517 Hsing Lung 1945/72 Ex-AOG 57

Wu Kang class coastal transports

Displacement: 5,000 tons full load Dimensions: 101 x 17 x ?? meters (331 x 56 x ?? feet) Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, ?? bhp, ?? knots Crew: ?? Cargo: ?? Troops: 600+ passengers Armament: 1 quad Sea Chaparral, 2 40 mm Number Name Year Homeport Notes 524 Yuen Feng 1984 525 Wu Gang 1985 526 Hsin Kang 1988 527 ?? 1998 528 ?? 1999 529 ?? 2000

Wan An coastal transport

Displacement: 4,262 tons full load Dimensions: 110 x 18 x 5.5 meters (361 x 59 x 18 feet) Propulsion: 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 18 knots Crew: 45 Troops: 500 Radar: ?? Armament: 1 40mm/70 AA, 2 20 mm Number Name Year Homeport Notes 523 Wan An 1983 Tsoying

Tai Wu coastal transport

Displacement: 4,000 tons full load Dimensions: 100 x 14.6 x 5 meters (328 x 48 x 16.5 feet) Propulsion: 1 diesel, 1 shaft, ?? bhp, ?? knots Crew: approx. 55 Cargo: ??? Troops: 500 passengers Armament: 2 20 mm Number Name Year Homeport Notes 518 Tai Wu 1972
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