China -Pakistan 054 series frigates for the first time in the same frame training

[Global Times Special Reporter Li Qiang Global Times Reporter Liu Yanzun] On July 12, the Chinese Navy Missile frigate Xiangtan Ship, Shuozhou Ship and Pakistan "Tymur" frigate who participated in the China-Pakistan "Ocean Guardian-2" maritime joint exercise Go to the predetermined waters and formally launch a two -day offshore drill. It is interesting that during this exercise, the 054A and 054A/P frigates of China and Pakistan navy participated in the exercise for the first time.

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According to media reports such as the PLA Daily, this exercise, China participated in the military forces in the eastern theater navy, including the missile frigate Xiangtan Ship, Shuozhou Ship, a comprehensive supply ship Qiandao Lake and a submarine, 1 early warning aircraft, 2 A fighter jet, 1 helicopter. Pakistani participated in the troops as the "Tymur" frigates who just entered. The two sides will conduct communication, joint formation missiles against sea attacks, joint formation main guns against sea attacks, side artillery against air firing, joint supply, joint tactical maneuverability, joint anti -submarine, air defense anti -missile, and joint support of damaged ships.

Pakistan's "Tymur" frigates are the second 054A/P frigates built by Pakistan for Pakistan. The first 054A/P type frigate officially joined the Pakistani Navy on January 24 this year and was named "Tuchreler". According to public information, compared with the Chinese Navy 054A frigates participating in the Chinese Navy's 054A, the ship has been improved according to the requirements of Pakistan, replaced some electronic equipment, and replaced a anti -ship missile. The anti -ship missile adopts a stamping engine, which has the characteristics of strong penetration capacity, strong damage to damage, high hit accuracy. The maximum range and maximum speed are comparable to the "Bramos" anti -ship missiles jointly developed by Russia and India. You can hit a destroyer. The obvious change in shape is to replace the three -coordinate radar that used the "back -to -back" antenna with a new type of pairing to the sea search radar on the main mast. The ship is equipped with a new type of air defense missile. This type of airproof missile is a medium -range air defense missile with semi -active radar guidance. Generally speaking, the ship has a balanced air defense, anti -submarine, and anti -ship combat capabilities to meet Pakistan's maritime defense demand for a long time.

Chinese military expert Zhang Xuefeng believes that although the exercise is not much to participate in the exercise, the participation elements are complete, including the air, surface, and underwater power, and the exercise content is very comprehensive. This joint exercise can not only practice the combat of air, underwater and surface ships, but also test the comprehensive combat capabilities such as air defense, anti -submarine, and anti -ships of the surface ships. At the same time, for Pakistan, multiple solid targets of this exercise are also a comprehensive assessment and acceptance of the new ship. It is worth noting that the frigates in Pakistan have just been received, and it can be said that it is fighting for the factory. This reflects the high maturity and reliability of the frigate, as well as the high professionalism of Pakistan's officers and soldiers.

An anonymous military expert told the Global Times reporter on the 12th that the Pakistani Navy has just obtained the 054A/P type frigate developed by China. Essence Pakistan is expected to learn the experience of Chinese use and enhance the ability of the navies of the two countries to implement tasks.

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