HOUKU (PTG) class **

Country of Origin: China

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Approximately 30 HOUKU-class GUIDED MISSILE PATROL CRAFT (PTG)

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This class is based on the Russian KOMAR-class** design. The class is occasionally referred to as the HEGU class. Approximately 200 vessels in this class were built during 1955/1969.

A single hydrofoil variant of the HOUKU class, built as a prototype for a new design to be called the HEMA class, was unsuccessful. The prototype still remains in service. The craft has a semi-submerged foil forward and is 5 ft. 9 in...

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