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Since formally entering service in 2018, the Ming Chuan and the Feng Chia—two secondhand Perry-class patrol frigates purchased from the US—have been responsible for patrol missions in the Taiwan Strait. As opposed to the domestically produced Cheng Kung-class frigate, these two ships are equipped with towed array sonar and can fire US-made Harpoon missiles. The navy recently for the first time gave a live-fire demonstration for reporters aboard the Feng Chia. Let’s take a look...
Torpedoes explode from a launcher in a violent burst. They may be firing blanks, but the volume alone is enough to shake you to the core.
Wang Yun-hsuan
FTV reporter
This MK13 missile launcher aboard the Perry-class frigate Feng Chia can mount Harpoon and Standard missiles. It can fire one every 10 seconds to engage incoming anti-aircraft missiles.
Ready for deployment at lightning speed, this towering Harpoon missile is a vital surface anti-ship armament for the navy.
This Phalanx weapon system simulates combat engagement, bolstered by a 76mm autocannon to deliver formidable firepower. This was the first time the weaponry aboard the Feng Chia was unveiled before the media.
Liu Chih-hsuan
Feng Chia captain
Our biggest difference from the Cheng Kung-class ships is the MK13 launcher equipped with Harpoon missiles, as well as the towed array sonar. Crucially, this system can be deployed far from the ship’s hull noise, enabling it to bypass the constraints of the undersea thermocline layer.
But quality equipment alone is not enough. Adaptability of the crew is just as important.
Sailors coordinate to deploy hose lines before entering a simulated fire zone for a joint rescue drill.
They administer first aid immediately after finding their injured comrade. An ultrasound can be performed onboard to assess his condition.
Wang Shih-hsin
Feng Chia information systems chief
CCP gray-zone incursions are increasing daily. Beyond continuously honing the core competencies of petty officers, it is essential to integrate current operational trends and emerging technologies.
Su Yi-jung
Feng Chia hospital corpsman
Most people believe that having female personnel onboard would be inconvenient, but in my experience over the past year, I haven’t found it to be inappropriate or inconvenient at all. Everyone has their own space.
Since it was commissioned in 2018, the Feng Chia frigate, equipped with superior anti-submarine and air defense capabilities, has been patrolling the Taiwan Strait, serving as a vital component to safeguarding the nation.
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