MilitaryType-022 (Houbei)
Patrol Boatconfirmed
The Type 022 (NATO designation: Houbei class) is a class of Chinese catamaran missile boat. It entered service with the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) in 2004. It is sometimes called the "Type 22".
Specifications
| Type | Patrol Boat |
| Origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, Shanghai |
| Introduced | 2004 |
| Status | In service |
| Length | 42.6 m |
| Speed | 40 kn |
| Crew | 12 |
| Displacement | 224 t |
| Main armament | 8 x YJ-83 anti-ship missiles * 1 x FLS-1 MANPADS launcher * 1 × 30 mm AK-630 CIWS |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| China | 60 | confirmed |
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