Type 056 OPV/Corvette

It is very hard to believe that 056, reportedly, costs only 300 million RMB (US$47.6 million) a piece.

Originally Posted by A.Man

It is very hard to believe that 056, reportedly, costs only 300 million RMB (US$47.6 million) a piece.

It is hard to believe. I would believe something double that number or thereabouts.

Originally Posted by Mysterre

It is hard to believe. I would believe something double that number or thereabouts.

I wonder if its just the cost of the materials of the ship alone, not including the labor? Then again labor cost in China is still low.

I don't believe it costs RMB 300 million, at least not the first four. Eventually the scale of economics will drop the price but then again by that time PLAN may switch to an A version, so price for a 056 may never be that low.

Perhaps 2x the price of Type 022 which is $40M ... $80M sounds better to me :-)

Originally Posted by antiterror13

Perhaps 2x the price of Type 022 which is $40M ... $80M sounds better to me :-)

It is certain that a copy of 022 costs RMB 98 million (US$15.60 million) without missiles.

Originally Posted by A.Man

It is certain that a copy of 022 costs RMB 98 million (US$15.60 million) without missiles.

do you work there or sign the Purchase Orders ? ... nothing is certain about PLAN :-)

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RMB300 million price tag is too low, may be not taking into account electronics and weapons. In comparison our (Malaysia) new OPV all-in costs is nearly USD300 million each (include spares and training) which is more than RMB1,800 million.

Originally Posted by antiterror13

do you work there or sign the Purchase Orders ? ... nothing is certain about PLAN :-)

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My friend, my information is based on this video which reported that 022 costs around US$15 million and China is going to build 100 of them.

http://v.huanqiu.com/mil/201206/20120605125903.shtml

Well it's a Global Times reporting from Reuters, I mean, these guys are not the most reliable sources about PLAN, aren't they?

I know the person who took the first photo of 022 at Qiuxin back in 2004, the figures I heard back then was RMB 300 million a pop, this was due to all materials, including water jet and the aluminum alloy are imported from Australia. Over the years we have seen more and more domestic component, but I don't believe the price of a 022 has ever dropped below RMB 200 million.

Originally Posted by lcloo

RMB300 million price tag is too low, may be not taking into account electronics and weapons. In comparison our (Malaysia) new OPV all-in costs is nearly USD300 million each (include spares and training) which is more than RMB1,800 million.

US$300M for a Malaysian' OPV .. ohh goshh ? how much under table $$$ would be to your politicians and officers ?

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Based on this picture we have to question just how big the Type 056 is and there for it's cost.

Originally Posted by antiterror13

US$300M for a Malaysian' OPV .. ohh goshh ? how much under table $$$ would be to your politicians and officers ?

if i am not wrong. RMN meko class OPV is far bigger and has hangar for helo.

Originally Posted by antiterror13

US$300M for a Malaysian' OPV .. ohh goshh ? how much under table $$$ would be to your politicians and officers ?

I dare not anwer your question..... hope you understand.