ROCS Tian Dan (FFG-1110)
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For the Warring States Period general of the same name see Tian Dan
ROCS Tian Dan (田單, PFG-1110) is the eighth ship of Cheng Kung-class
guided-missile frigate
of the Republic of China Navy
, which was based on Oliver Hazard Perry-class
of the United States Navy
. Tian Dan was laid down in December 2001, launched 17 October 2002, and commissioned on 11 March 2004.
The relatively large time gap between the construction of Tian Dan and the previous Cheng Kung class frigate, Chang Chien, can be accounted by that Tian Dan was not intended to be of the standard Cheng Kung design. Initially, the design of Tian Dan was going to be modified to fit a lighter version of AEGIS
that later became SPY-1F, and the drawings looked very much like the Spanish Navy
Álvaro de Bazán (F-100) class frigate
s. However, due to uncertain risks at the time, such as the need for ROCN to bear the full cost of the SPY-1F design, and concerns of putting such a system on such a small hull, forced ROCN to abandon this ambitious plan by mid 1990s. The original plan called for three more SPY-1F AGEIS type frigates, in addition to Tian Dan. Álvaro de Bazán can be seen as a realization of this plan with SPY-1F system.
Like her sister ships, Tian Dan was constructed by China SB Corp., at its primary shipyard in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
, Republic of China
. But this ship is different from her sister ships by not having the 2 Bofors 40mm/L70 guns installed.
, Tian Dan is home ported at ROCN Tso-Ying naval base.
Tian Dan (Qi)
Tián Dān , from Linzi, was a general during ancient China's Warring States Period and member of the royal house of Qi who was known for a spectacular military tactic called "Fire Cattle Columns". After the kingdom was nearly destroyed under King Min of Qi in 284 BC, he helped regain its territory...
ROCS Tian Dan (田單, PFG-1110) is the eighth ship of Cheng Kung-class
Cheng Kung class frigate
The Cheng Kung class frigates are based upon the U.S. Oliver Hazard Perry class and are currently serving in the Republic of China Navy...
guided-missile frigate
Frigate
A frigate is any of several types of warship, the term having been used for ships of various sizes and roles over the last few centuries.In the 17th century, the term was used for any warship built for speed and maneuverability, the description often used being "frigate-built"...
of the Republic of China Navy
Republic of China Navy
The Republic of China Navy is the maritime branch of the Armed forces of the Republic of China . The ROC Navy's primary mission is to defend ROC territories and the sea lanes that surround Taiwan against a blockade, attack, or possible invasion by forces of the People's Republic of China...
, which was based on Oliver Hazard Perry-class
Oliver Hazard Perry class frigate
The Oliver Hazard Perry class is a class of frigates named after the American Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, the hero of the naval Battle of Lake Erie...
of the United States Navy
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
. Tian Dan was laid down in December 2001, launched 17 October 2002, and commissioned on 11 March 2004.
The relatively large time gap between the construction of Tian Dan and the previous Cheng Kung class frigate, Chang Chien, can be accounted by that Tian Dan was not intended to be of the standard Cheng Kung design. Initially, the design of Tian Dan was going to be modified to fit a lighter version of AEGIS
Aegis combat system
The Aegis Combat System is an integrated naval weapons system developed by the Missile and Surface Radar Division of RCA, and now produced by Lockheed Martin...
that later became SPY-1F, and the drawings looked very much like the Spanish Navy
Spanish Navy
The Spanish Navy is the maritime branch of the Spanish Armed Forces, one of the oldest active naval forces in the world. The Armada is responsible for notable achievements in world history such as the discovery of Americas, the first world circumnavigation, and the discovery of a maritime path...
Álvaro de Bazán (F-100) class frigate
Álvaro de Bazán class frigate
The Álvaro de Bazán class are a new class of Aegis combat system-equipped air defense frigates entering service with the Spanish Navy...
s. However, due to uncertain risks at the time, such as the need for ROCN to bear the full cost of the SPY-1F design, and concerns of putting such a system on such a small hull, forced ROCN to abandon this ambitious plan by mid 1990s. The original plan called for three more SPY-1F AGEIS type frigates, in addition to Tian Dan. Álvaro de Bazán can be seen as a realization of this plan with SPY-1F system.
Like her sister ships, Tian Dan was constructed by China SB Corp., at its primary shipyard in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
, Republic of China
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
. But this ship is different from her sister ships by not having the 2 Bofors 40mm/L70 guns installed.
, Tian Dan is home ported at ROCN Tso-Ying naval base.