OVERVIEW: The HAINAN class (Type 037) is a diesel-powered fast attack craft-patrol (PC).

DETAILS:    The HAINAN class is a Chinese-built version of the Soviet SO-1 PC.    

Specifications: 

       Displacement:  375 tons (standard);  392 (full load)
       Speed: 30.5 knts
       Engineering: 4 shaft, 4 diesel engines 
       Range: 1300 nm @ 15 knts
       Complement: 69 
       In Commission: 1963- (approx.) 
       Completed: 76 (approximate) 

NOTES: Units in class: 267-285, 290,302, 305, 609,641, 642, 649, 661-70, 677, 678,680, 686-87, 690.  Pakistan purchased four units, Bangladesh and Egypt purchased eight hulls each and North Korea purchased six units. Can be fitted with four Ying-Ji launchers in lieu of the after 57mm mount.


SOURCES: Moore, John Evelyn. Jane's Fighting Ships 1991-92.  London: Jane's Pub, 1991, pg. 118 ; 
