ROCS Tzu I (FFG-1107)
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ROCS Tzu I is the fifth of eight Taiwanese-built frigates based on the Oliver Hazard Perry-class
. Laid down in 7 August 1994 and launched 13 July 1995, Tzu I was commissioned in service in January, 1997. All of these Taiwanese FFG's have the length of the later Oliver Hazard Perry FFG's, but have a different weapon and electronics fit.
Like her sister ships, Tzu I was built under license by China SB Corp. at Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
, ROC
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, Tzu I is homeported at Tso-Ying naval base.
of the Tang Dynasty
. He was famous for ending the Anshi Rebellion, and leading expeditions against the Huihe (Uyghurs
) and Tubo (Tibetans) incursions into Tang territory.
Oliver Hazard Perry class frigate
The Oliver Hazard Perry class is a class of frigates named after the American Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, the hero of the naval Battle of Lake Erie...
. Laid down in 7 August 1994 and launched 13 July 1995, Tzu I was commissioned in service in January, 1997. All of these Taiwanese FFG's have the length of the later Oliver Hazard Perry FFG's, but have a different weapon and electronics fit.
Like her sister ships, Tzu I was built under license by China SB Corp. at Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
, ROC
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
.
, Tzu I is homeported at Tso-Ying naval base.
Namesake
Tzu I is named after Kuo Tzu-I (郭子儀) (697 - 781), a famous generalGeneral
A general officer is an officer of high military rank, usually in the army, and in some nations, the air force. The term is widely used by many nations of the world, and when a country uses a different term, there is an equivalent title given....
of the Tang Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
The Tang Dynasty was an imperial dynasty of China preceded by the Sui Dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period. It was founded by the Li family, who seized power during the decline and collapse of the Sui Empire...
. He was famous for ending the Anshi Rebellion, and leading expeditions against the Huihe (Uyghurs
Uyghur people
The Uyghur are a Turkic ethnic group living in Eastern and Central Asia. Today, Uyghurs live primarily in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in the People's Republic of China...
) and Tubo (Tibetans) incursions into Tang territory.
Specifications
- Displacement: 2851 ton lightship, 3610 ton standard
- Length: 138.8 metres
- Beam: 13.72 metres
- Draught: 8.6 metres
- Armament:
- Mk 13 Missile LauncherMk 13 Missile LauncherThe Mk-13 guided missile launching system is a single-arm missile launcher designed for use on frigates and other military vessels.The Mark 13 is equipped to fire the RIM-66 Standard, RGM-84 Harpoon, and RIM-24 Tartar missiles for anti-air and anti-ship defense, and is capable of firing the...
for the SM-1MR Standard SAMRIM-66 StandardThe RIM-66 Standard MR is a medium range surface-to-air missile originally developed for the United States Navy . The SM-1 was developed as a replacement for the RIM-2 Terrier and RIM-24 Tartar that were deployed in the 1950s on a variety of USN ships... - 2x4 Hsiung Feng II SSMHsiung Feng IIThe Hsiung Feng II is an anti-ship missile system developed by the Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology in Taiwan. The HF-2 is designed to be deployed aboard ships or at land-based facilities, an airborne version has also been developed which can be carried by the ROC Air Force's F-CK...
anti-ship missiles - Mk 75 Oto Melara 76 mm Compact Gun
- Mk 15 Phalanx 20 mm CIWSPhalanx CIWSThe Phalanx CIWS is an anti-ship missile defense system. It is a close-in weapon system and was designed and manufactured by the General Dynamics Corporation, Pomona Division...
- Mk 32 SVTT for Mk 46 Lightweight TorpedoesMark 46 torpedoDesigned to attack high-performance submarines, the Mark 46 torpedo is the backbone of the U.S. Navy's lightweight ASW torpedo inventory, and is the current NATO standard. These aerial torpedoes, such as the Mark 46 Mod 5, are expected to remain in service until the year 2015...
- Hangar capacity for two Sikorsky S-70C(M)2 Seahawk helicopters
- Propulsion: Two LM2500 Gas TurbinesGeneral Electric LM2500-External links:* .* *...
coupled to a single shaft and controllable pitch propellor - Speed: 30+