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what is the actual "Basic" purpose of this boat ???
It is true that the type 0222 FAC have to carry radar reflectors in order for other ships to detect them properly, as shown in the picture:The basic idea behind the Type-022 FAC is that it is designed for Littoral Combat, meaning near to sea shore sea area. It is replacing the hundreds of the gun boats and other fast attack crafts of the PLAN, just like the Larkana class we have. But these are much more equipped, sophisticated and deadly.
I believe PN should buy a few of them as the C-802/X series AshM make it into a deadly weapon and it has data linking capability, thus even if another bigger ship or surveillance aircraft or an AEW&C identifies a target, this one can sneak near and launch its missile. It can carry 8 AshM of the C-802/X designation and can be upgraded with any future missile too.
And it is said that it is a very very stealthy platform and when its in the harbor, its radar signature is increased so that ships can see it on their radars and a collision is averted.
I am also woundering if type 022 could replace the role of submarine in the PLAN or the PN because both type 022 and submarine uses their own stealthyness as their strength.
022=coastal defense
Great development indeed
What do you guys think about Gen Kapoora willing to fight Pakistan and China at the same time?