The ''Anping'' class is a class of

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s manufactured by Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Company for the

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Overview

The class is based on the s of the Republic of China Navy but lacks the main gun and has modifications for use in the law enforcement role. They are fitted for but not with the

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and

HF-2 The Hsiung Feng II (HF-2; , "Brave Wind II") is an anti-ship missile system developed by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) in Taiwan. The HF-2 is designed to be deployed aboard ships or at facilities on land. ...

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s with the same capacity as the ''Tuo Chiang'' class. In wartime they would serve as

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History

Construction of the first vessel began in January 2019 at the Jong Shyn Shipbuilding Company’s Kaohsiung shipyard. In May 2022, the ''Anping'' ship launched launched a HF-2 anti-ship missile for the first time in a joint exercise with the Navy. Indicating the ship has the ability to join battles during wars.

Vessels

A total of twelve vessels are planned.

CG 601

CG 601 ''Anping'' was launched on April 27, 2020 and entered service in December 11, 2020. Based in south Taiwan. It has also launched a HF-II anti-ship missile during a joint practice with the ROC Navy.

CG 602

CG 602 ''Chengkung'' was launched in December 2020 and entered service in June 25, 2021. She was delivered four months ahead of schedule. She is based in the

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CG 603

CG 603 ''Tamsui'' was delivered in October 2021. Based in Northern Taiwan.

CG 605

CG 605 ''Cijin'' was delivered in April 2022. Based in south Taiwan.

CG 606

CG 606 ''Bali'' was delivered in October 2022. Based in Northern Taiwan.

CG 607

CG 607 ''Ji'an'' was launched in October 2022.

References

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