Ordered 8 May 1989 Commissioned 28 March 1994 Construction started 29 October 1991 Length 138 m | Laid down 29 October 1991 Status in active service Launched 15 October 1992 Builder CSBC Corporation, Taiwan | |
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Name ROCS Cheng Ho (PFG2-1103) Class and type Cheng Kung-class frigate | ||
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. 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.
Namesake
Cheng Ho is named after Cheng Ho (鄭和) (1371 - 1433), who was a mariner and explorer in the Ming Dynasty that led several expeditions in early 15th century visiting places on the coasts of Indian Ocean and reached as far west as the African coast.
References
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