Taiwan’s ‘carrier killers’ look all set to give PLA vessels a bloody nose
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Taiwan Navy on Wednesday (Jul 3) will welcome two more Tuo Jiang-class stealth missile corvettes to boost its deterrence capabilities. Dubbed as 'carrier killers,' An Jiang and Wan Jiang will help enhance Taiwan's asymmetric warfare capabilities in the face of increasing threats from China's People's Liberation Army (PLA). Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post (SCMP) quoted a military source as saying that both ships, indigenously-built, have completed their combat training.
“An Jiang and Wan Jiang have completed their combat training and will be officially enlisted by the navy on Wednesday to safeguard our waters,” the source said.
Tuo Jiang-class stealth missile corvettes are fast, small and agile ships. Four of such ships have already been commissioned in the Navy, along with a prototype commissioned in 2015.
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The four ships that have already been commissioned are: Ta Jiang, Fu Jiang, Hsu Jiang and Wu Jiang.
“The second batch of five more corvettes is expected to be completed and delivered by the end of 2026,” the source said.
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Features of Tuo Jiang-class stealth missile corvettes
Just 60.4 metres long and 14 metres wide, these ships have a wave-piercing catamaran design. With a maximum speed of 83 kmph, they have an operational range of 1,800 nautical miles.
The ships are armed with Hsiung Feng II and III anti-ship missiles and can attack enemy targets on land or sea. They are also equipped with 76mm cannons, Phalanx close-in weapon systems and T74 machine guns.
Most importantly, the ships are equipped with stealth technology, which makes it easier for them to operate in shallow waters while avoiding being detected.
Taiwan-China tensions
The development comes at a time when Beijing has increasingly adopted a hostile approach towards Taiwan. Since the election of a new leader, William Lai Ching-te, in January this year, Taiwan has faced increased pressure from the PLA.
China sees Taiwan as a part of its territory, a view disputed by the democratic world, especially the US.
Last month, tensions escalated between the two nations after a standoff was reported between the coastguards of Taiwan and China, in the waters off Quemoy, a Taiwan-controlled defence outpost also known as Kinmen.
(With inputs from agencies)