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Naval ForcesChina

Type 037 Class (Hainan Class)

CorvetteFielded 1962Pending verification
Naval ForcesCHN
Length 58.7 m
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeCorvette
Date of introduction1962
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
Crew78Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length58.7 m193 ftMed[1]
Beam7.4 m24 ftMed[1]
Draft2.2 mMed[1]
Displacement (standard)395 tons StandardMed[1]
Displacement (full load)430 tMed[1]
Propulsion and performance
Propulsion4 x Chinese built Kolumna type 9D-8Med[1]
Engine power8,800 total bhpMed[1]
Range3,334 km2,072 mi · 1,800 nmi1,800 nm at 14 kts.; 750 nm at 18 kts.Med[1]
Speed28 kt52 km/hMed[1]
Armament
Rocket Weapon Systems: launcher2 x Russian 5-round RBU-1200 ASW rocket launchersMed[1]
Mines12 max. mines (two mine rails fitted)Med[1]
ArmamentType 66; Projectile; Type 61M; RGB-12 projectileMed[1]
Fire control
Radars and sonars1 x Pot Head RadarMed[1]
Name1 x Tamir-11 HFMed[1]
Variants
Note95 HAINAN-class PATROL CRAFT (PC) Pendant No. 275/285, 290, 302, 305, 609/610, 618/622, 626/629, 636/637, 689/692, 695/699, 701, 707, 723/733 and 740/742[1]
Weapons and payload options · 4Confidence · Source
Type 66Naval 57mm Gun
Med[1]
Range
17 km11 mi · 9 nmi
Quantity
2 x Type 66 Naval 57mm Gun
Type
Naval 57mm Gun
Caliber
57mm
Rate of fire
200 rounds/min
ProjectileArmament
Med[1]
Quantity
128
Caliber
57 mm
Type 61MAnti-Aircraft Gun
Med[1]
Range
3 km2 mi · 2 nmi
Quantity
2 x Type 61M Anti-Aircraft Gun
Type
Anti-Aircraft Gun
Caliber
25mm
Rate of fire
Compact: 800~900 round/min
RGB-12 projectileAnti-Ship Rocket
Med[1]
Range
0.4 km0 mi · 0 nmi
Quantity
50 rockets carried]
Type
Anti-Ship Rocket
Warhead
30 kg
Summary

The Type 037 corvette is a series 400–500 ton corvette type classes in service with the People's Liberation Army Navy. Unlike western navies, the People's Liberation Army Navy does not have dedicated patrol boats in its inventory.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
ChinaEgypt
Sources
  1. Type 037 Class (Hainan Class) Chinese Corvette, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import