ROCS Cheng Ho (鄭和, PFG2-1103) is the second of eight Taiwanese-built Cheng Kung-class frigates of the Republic of China Navy, based on the Oliver Hazard Perry class.

ROCS Cheng Ho on 23 November 2014
History
Taiwan
Name
  • Cheng Ho
  • (鄭和)
NamesakeZheng He
Ordered8 May 1989
Builder
Laid down29 October 1991
Launched15 October 1992
Commissioned28 March 1994
IdentificationPennant number: PFG2-1103
Statusin active service
General characteristics
Class and typeCheng Kung-class frigate
Displacement4,103 long tons (4,169 t) full
Length453 ft (138 m)
Beam46.95 ft (14.31 m)
PropulsionGeneral Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines, 40,000 shp total
Speed29 knots
Complement
  • 18 officers
  • 180 enlisted
  • 19 flight crew
Sensors and
processing systems
Electronic warfare
& decoys
  • AN/SLQ-32(V)5
  • (AN/SLQ-32(V)2 + SIDEKICK)
Armament
Aircraft carriedSikorsky S-70C-1/2

Construction and career

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Laid down on 21 December 1991 and launched on 15 October 1992, Cheng Ho (鄭和) was commissioned into service on 28 March 1994. All of the Taiwanese PFGs have the length of the later Oliver Hazard Perry FFGs, but have a different weapon and electronics fit.[1]

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Lundquist, Edward H. "Interview with Adm. Richard Chen, Republic of China Navy (Ret.)". www.defensemedianetwork.com. Defense Media Network. Retrieved 12 July 2020.