ROCS Tzu I (PFG2-1107)
ROCS Tzu I (子儀, PFG2-1107) is the fifth of eight Taiwanese-built Cheng Kung-class frigates of the Republic of China Navy, based on the Oliver Hazard Perry class. Laid down on 7 August 1994 and launched on 13 July 1995, Tzu I was commissioned in service in January 1997. The Cheng Kung-class frigates have the same length as the later Oliver Hazard Perry frigates, but have a different weapon and electronics fit.[1]
 ROCS Tzu I (PFG2-1107) and Lion Dance Masks and Gong of Army Academy R.O.C. Lion Dance Team | |
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| Name: | ROCS Tzu I (PFG2-1107) |
| Namesake: | Kuo Tzu-I (郭子儀) |
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| Laid down: | 7 August 1994 |
| Launched: | 13 July 1995 |
| Commissioned: | 9 January 1997 |
| Status: | in active service |
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| Class and type: | Cheng Kung-class frigate |
| Displacement: | 4,103 tons full |
| Length: | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Beam: | 46.95 ft (14.31 m) |
| Propulsion: | General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines, 40,000 shp total |
| Speed: | 29 knots |
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| Aircraft carried: | Sikorsky S-70C-1/2 |
Like her sister ships, Tzu I was built under license by China SB Corp. at Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, ROC.
As of 2005, Tzu I is homeported at Tso-Ying naval base.
See also
References
- Lundquist, Edward H. "Interview with Adm. Richard Chen, Republic of China Navy (Ret.)". www.defensemedianetwork.com. Defense Media Network. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
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