[sukhoi-30mki]

Taiwanese Cheng Kung class frigate

[dog breath]

Is this just a political purchase or does this help them out in reality?

[central_va]

fleet of eight Knox-class frigates

Knox class is more ASW capable than the Perry Class. At least that was true when I was in the Navy. Maybe they improved the Perry Class ASW suite but I am unaware of it.

[SampleMan]

The OHPs were essentially missile and torpedo sumps, with weak air defense and Helen Keller sonar. Hard to see how it enhances Taiwan’s position. Taiwan would be better off with fast missile corvettes similar to the Russian Tarantula. Ultimately, Taiwan needs nuclear SRBMs if it is to remain independent.

[SampleMan]

The OHPs were essentially missile and torpedo sumps, with weak air defense and Helen Keller sonar. Hard to see how it enhances Taiwan’s position. Taiwan would be better off with fast missile corvettes similar to the Russian Tarantula. Ultimately, Taiwan needs nuclear SRBMs if it is to remain independent.