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The Type 022 (NATO codename: Houbei class) is the new-generation catamaran (twin-gull) missile fast attack craft (FAC) built for the PLA Navy. The first-of-class (hull number 2209) was launched in April 2004 at the Qiuxin Shipyard based in Shanghai. Six contractors are now involved in the construction of the Type 022. Approximately 81 or more of these missile boats are currently in service with three flotillas, having gone through serial production. The vessel replaces the ageing Type 021 (Huangfeng class) that were commissioned between the late 1960s and early 1980s.

The wave-piercing catamaran offers great high-speed, long-distance cursing performance. The twin hulls of the catamaran enable the vessel to be more stable when travelling at high speeds than the conventional single-hull craft. Catamarans are especially favourable in coastal shallow waters, where large single-hull warships have limitations due to their deeper draft. The Type 022 missile FAC was likely to be used for costal defence roles in conjunction with larger surface ships and land-based aircraft.

Specifications:

* Displacement: 220 tons full load
* Length: 42.6 m
* Beam: 12.2 m
* Draft: 1.5 m
* Speed: 36 kt
* Crew: 12
* Armament:
Anti-ship missiles: 8 C-801/802/803 or
land-attack missiles: 8 Hongniao missile-2 long range land attack cruise missiles.
Surface-to-air missiles: FLS-1 surface-to-air launcher with 12 QW class MANPAD missiles
Guns: 1 x licensed copy of KBP AO-18 6-barrel 30 mm gun (AK-630) by ZEERI
* Propulsion: 2 diesel engines @ 6,865 hp with 4 waterjet propulsors by MARI
* Radars:
Surface search radar: 1 Type 362
Navigational radar: 1
Electro-optics: HEOS 300

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For long time readers of this blog; the fact that most of China’s helicopters are powered by European / Canada engines should come as no surprise. China To Fit Attack Helo With European EngineBy wendell minnick and pierre tranPublished: 7 February 2010http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=4489192&c=FEA&s=CVSSINGAPORE and PARIS – China is outfitting a new attack helicopter with a European engine
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China has signaled to set up foreign military bases including one in Pakistan, a Chinese government website said.

“Setting up overseas military bases is not an idea we have to shun; on the contrary, it is our right…it is baseless to say that we will not set up any military bases in future because we have never sent troops abroad,” said the report.

The report also said, “As for the military aspect, we should be able to conduct the retaliatory attack within the country or at the neighbouring area of our potential enemies. We should also be able to put pressure on the potential enemies’ overseas interests. With further development, China will be in great demand of the military protection”.

It is clearly aimed at piling up pressure on India and to counter US influence in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

“As for the military aspect, we should be able to conduct the retaliatory attack within the country or at the neighboring area of our potential enemies. We should also be able to put pressure on the potential enemies’ overseas interests. With further development, China will be in great demand of the military protection,” said the report.

A military base in Pakistan will help China keep a check on Uighurs who are fighting for an independent nation in Xinjiang, which borders the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/China-mulls-military-bases-in-Pakistan/H1-Article1-502952.aspx

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China Military Report

via Wonderful photos: PLA’s new carrier-based aircrafts attacked submarines.

Equipped with a new type of anti-submarine helicopters, some carrier-based aircraft regiment of the East China Sea Fleet of the Navy’s actively fighting and training methods of exploration. At present, fully formed anti-submarine warfare capability.

A carrier-based fleet of new helicopters

A carrier-based fleet of new helicopters.

Ship-borne helicopters and destroyers searching target.

Locks onto the target, rapid attack

Instant screen against underwater targets.

Ship-borne helicopter pilots were ordered to prepare attack.

Carrier-based aircrafts and destroyers coordinated anti-submarine training.

Destroyers fleet.

A new type of war submarine “surfaced”.

A new type of ship-borne anti-submarine helicopters to conduct night exercises

FT.com – China

via Beijing accused of private sector attack.

China is facing a growing backlash from prominent figures in business and academia over claims that there has been creeping renationalisation in parts of the economy during the last year…