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All ships and submarines currently in commission with the Navy were built in China, with the exception of Sovremenny-class destroyers, Kilo-class submarines and aircraft carrier Liaoning, as these vessels originated from either Russia or Ukraine.
As of 2018, the Chinese navy operates over 496 combat ships and 232 various auxiliary vessels and counts 255,000 seamen in its ranks. The Chinese Navy also employ more than 710 naval aircraft, including fighters, bombers and electronic warfare aircraft.
Nov 3, 2021 · With 355 ships in its fleet, the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is slated to expand its inventory to 420 ships within the next four years, the Pentagon’s annual China military report estimates. By 2030, the PLAN is expected to have 460 ships.
- Aircraft Carriers
- Amphibious Warfare Ships
- Destroyers
- Frigates
- Corvettes
- Missile Boats, Submarine Chasers and Gunboats
- Mine Countermeasures
- Fleet Replenishment
- Auxiliaries
- Nomenclature
The PLAN Surface Force currently operates three aircraft carriers: 1. Type 004 aircraft carrier- Under development. 2. Type 003 aircraft carrier Fujian- Fitting out. 3. Type 002 aircraft carrier Shandong- In active service. 4. Type 001 aircraft carrier Liaoning- In active service.
The PLAN operates many types of amphibious vessels of various sizes and capabilities: Landing Helicopter Docks (LHDs) 1. Type 076— Planned 2. Type 075 (NATO designation Yushen-class)— 3 in active service, 1 in sea trials. Amphibious Transport Docks (LPDs) 1. Type 071 (NATO designation Yuzhao-class)— 9 in active service. Landing Ship, Tank (LSTs) 1....
Destroyers are the largest principal surface combatants in the People's Liberation Army Navy. 1. Type 055 destroyer (NATO designation Renhai-class) — 8 in active service.A second batch of eight are under development under the 14th Five-Year Pan (2021-2025). 2. Type 052D destroyer (NATO designation Luyang III-class)— 25 in active service, 3 launched...
Frigates are the most numerous principal surface combatants in the People's Liberation Army Navy. In spite of the more recent trend to construction of larger warships, like destroyers, this status is unlikely to change in the near future: 1. Type 054B frigate- (at least) 1 under construction, 1 in sea trial 2. Type 054A frigate (NATO designation Ji...
Corvettes are the smallest principal surface combatants in the People's Liberation Army Navy. Traditionally the PLAN operated extensive fleets of missile and gun boats for defence of its littoral waters. However, as the PLAN moved towards developing blue water capabilities, there is a growing need to replace a larger number of smaller vessels with ...
With increasing acquisition of destroyers, submarines, frigates and auxiliary support assets, missile and gun boats mostly disappeared from the PLAN fleet, with numbers reduced dramatically. However new classes of missile attack boats continue to be built to replace older types: 1. Type 22 missile boat (NATO designation Houbei-class)- 60 in active ...
The People's Liberation Army Navy operates three mine countermeasure classes and a single mine layer class: 1. Type 081 mine countermeasure vessel (NATO designation Wochi-class)- 10 in active service. 2. Type 082II mine countermeasure vessel (NATO designation Wozang-class)- 2 in active service. 3. Type 082 mine countermeasure vessel (NATO designati...
Fleet replenishment has been an expanding element in PLAN auxiliaries. The PLAN view the need of replenishment ships as vital for blue water fleet operations: 1. Type 901 fast combat support ship (NATO designation Fuyu-class)- 2 in active service, 1 under construction. 2. Type 903 replenishment ship (NATO designation Fuchi-class)- 9 in active servi...
The PLAN operates a very large number and variety of auxiliary vessels that are capable of supporting fleet and military operations both in a coastal and ocean theatres of war. PLAN auxiliary vessels are present in all three fleets, stationed in many naval bases and have increasingly exercised frequently alongside combatants. PLAN auxiliaries inclu...
Ships of PLAN are named per Naval Vessels Naming Regulation (中国海军舰艇命名条例) that was first issued by the Central Military Commission (CMC)on 3 November 1978, and subsequently revised 7 July 1986.
1. 2022. CNS Anhui (33)Landing Helicopter Dock (LPD) / Amphibious Assault Ship. 2021. CNS Baotou (133)Guided-Missile Destroyer. 3. 2013. CNS Bengbu (582) / (Type 056)Corvette / Light Frigate Warship. 4. 2013. CNS Changchun (150)Guided-Missile Destroyer Warship. 5. 2015. CNS Changsha (173)Guided-Missile Destroyer Warship. 6. 2021.
All ships and submarines currently in commission with the People's Liberation Army Navy were built in China, with the exception of 4 Sovremenny class destroyers, 12 Kilo class submarines and the aircraft carrier Liaoning. Those vessels were either imported from, or originated from Russia or Ukraine.
At least six were commissioned by 2022, and all eight Renhais—the Nanchang, Lhasa, Anshan, Wuxi, Dalian, Yanan, Xianyang, and an unnamed unit—are expected in service by 2023. Two more warships of the class are thought to be under construction, and additional units may be planned.
