Taiwan plans for the production of an upgraded version of the navy’s Tuo Chiang-class stealth corvette that is to incorporate expanded anti-aircraft capabilities. Under the plan, a total of 11 vessels are to be produced in three lots, featuring a longer and wider hull, 3D radar systems and a ship-to-air version of the Tien Chien II (“Sky Sword”) guided missile system. the first lot is scheduled to be completed by 2025 at a cost of $471.68 million.
The class’ length is to be increased from 60,4m to 65m, while width is to increase from 14m to 15m and displacement from 567 tonnes to 667 tonnes.
211216-N-QI061-1222 NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (December 16, 2021) An MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), assigned to Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19 (VUP-19), sits on the flight line at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, Dec. 16, 2021. VUP-19, the Navy’s first Triton squadron, will continue to maintain and operate the aircraft off the East Coast to further develop the concept of operations and refine tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan T. Beard/ Released)