China China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC)
Type 054B
China's next-generation general-purpose frigate, an all-new design succeeding the numerous Type 054A rather than an incremental refit. The lead ship Luohe (FFG-545) was commissioned 22 January 2025 at Hudong-Zhonghua's Shanghai yard, with sister ship Qinzhou (FFG-555) commissioned from Huangpu Shipyard in Guangzhou the same April; two further hulls were under construction as of this record. It carries a new 100 mm gun, a dual-face rotating AESA radar and accommodates the larger Z-20 helicopter (the 054A could only embark the lighter Z-9).
In service since 2025 · 1 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-24
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Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Chinese state channel
State export agencies (NORINCO/CATIC); limited availability to Western-aligned states.
Channel: State export agency
Fielded & proven
Limited · 1 operator
In service since 2025. Status: active · ~2 built.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Compatible munitions & weapons
Publicly reported weapons the Type 054B can carry. Linked items have a full spec page.
Full specifications
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | 1x 100 mm PJE-087B gun |
|---|---|
| VLS cells Vertical-launch missile cells on a warship, a proxy for magazine depth. Higher means more missiles before rearming. | 32 |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 150 m |
|---|
Sensors & avionics
Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.
| Radar Primary radar. AESA (active electronically scanned array) is the current state of the art. | Dual-face rotating AESA radar (integrated mast) |
|---|---|
| Sensors IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights. | Variable-depth sonar |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability. | 2 |
|---|---|
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 1 |
Specifications compiled from public China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-24.
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What is the main armament of the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 054B? +
The China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 054B's primary weapon is the 1x 100 mm PJE-087B gun.
What is the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 054B used for? +
The China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 054B is a warship typically used for air defense, anti armor.
How many countries operate the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 054B? +
The China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 054B is operated by 1 countries.
How much does the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 054B cost? +
China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Type 054B: Unit cost not publicly disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
