Missile Frigate With Extended Deck, New Main Gun Enters Chinese Waters

China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is boosting its naval firepower with an upgraded Type 054A missile frigate featuring a larger gun and an extended flight deck.

Dubbed Linfen, the new version is reportedly capable of housing multiple anti-submarine helicopters with its expanded hangar.

Its reinforced main gun enhances close-range naval engagements and can support precision strikes against ground targets.

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