Haixun-class cutter

The Haixun-class cutter (Type 718 Cutter) is a single-ship class of cutter used by the China Coast Guard. A single ship, 1001 Haijing, was launched in 2006 and performs law enforcement patrols from Shanghai to protect Chinese sovereignty. It is the coast guard's most modern vessel.[1]

History
 People's Republic of ChinaChina
Name: 1001 Haijing
Operator: China Coast Guard
Launched: 23 November 2006
Commissioned: 2008
In service: 2008-present
Status: in active service
General characteristics
Class and type: Haixun Class Cutter (Type 718 Cutter)
Type: ocean patrol vessel
Displacement: 1,500 tonnes (1,700 short tons)
Length: 100 metres (330 ft)
Ice class: N/a
Boats & landing
craft carried:
2 × high speed boats
Armament: 1 × 37mm gun
Aviation facilities: helipad

References

  1. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-11-12. Retrieved 2011-11-17.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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