Chinese frigate Nanping (517)

The Nanping (Hull Number 517) is a Type 053H (Jianghu-I class) frigate of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). These frigates were among the first domestically designed and built major surface combatants of the PLAN.

Design and Capabilities:

The Type 053H frigates were designed primarily for anti-surface warfare and limited anti-submarine warfare roles. They are equipped with:

• Guns: Typically, two twin 100mm guns as the main armament, supported by smaller caliber anti-aircraft guns.
• Missiles: Anti-ship missiles, such as the HY-2 (C-201) Haiying (Sea Eagle).
• Anti-Submarine Warfare: Anti-submarine rocket launchers and depth charge racks.
• Sensors: Radar systems for surface search, air search, and fire control, as well as sonar.

Service History:

The Nanping, like other Type 053H frigates, likely participated in routine patrols and exercises within China's coastal waters and potentially further afield. Specific details regarding her individual service history, deployments, and any significant events are often not publicly available due to the nature of military information.

Fate:

Many of the Type 053H frigates, including potentially the Nanping, have been retired from active service as newer and more capable warships enter the PLAN's fleet. They may have been scrapped, preserved as museum ships, or transferred to other navies. The current status of Nanping (517) requires further investigation to confirm its operational status or ultimate disposition.