H/AJK-16 is a Chinese hot-launch vertical launching system (VLS) used aboard the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) surface combatants. When introduced on the Type 054A frigate, it was China's first modern naval VLS system.
Specifications The cells have a square cross-section with sides. The length of the launch tube is not publicly known.
As a hot-launch system, it has a limited choice of compatible missiles, those being the HQ-16 family of surface-to-air missiles and the Yu-8 rocket-assisted torpedoes for anti-submarine warfare.
Current Operators
Type 054A frigate - 32 cells (4x8) Type 054B frigate - 32 cells (4x8) Type 054AG corvette - 32 cells (4x8)
See also GJB 5860-2006 - a new, larger, standard Chinese VLS. K-VLS - A vertical launching system of Republic of Korea Navy. Mark 41 Vertical Launching System - A vertical launching system of United States Navy. Poliment-Redut - A vertical launching system of Russian Navy, navalized version of S-350. 3S-14 - A vertical launching system of Russian Navy for cruise, anti-ship and anti-submarine missiles. Sylver - A vertical launching system designed by DCNS.
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