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HO HSING (101) class

Country of Origin: Taiwan


 2 HO HSING-class PATROL SHIPS (WPS) (U.S. Modified BEAR design)

 Name         Pendant No.      Delivered         Status

 HO HSING     101 (ex-509)     Dec. 26, 1991     Active
 WEI HSING    102 (ex-510)     Dec. 26, 1991     Active

The design of these two ships is based on the U.S. Coast Guard's BEAR-class medium-endurance cutters (WMEC). The Tacoma design was modified by substituting four high-speed interceptor craft in individual davits in lieu of a helicopter facility....

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