New pics of FAC

if they can carry YJ-83 and be data linked, then they might be of some use? they are pretty cheap, if they can take down a frigate or destroyer, then they served their purpose.

I think I have seen these before

We still don't even know what and how many missiles it will hold. And it's already in operation.......... but ASMs only? I mean, I am sure such a big boat can do other things......

the ak-630 can help missle and air defence.

Yes, but if the FAC is to commit a long range raid, as possibly spectculated, ASMs and a 2 km gun isn't enough.

Yea that's true, and the 2206 seems perfect due to it's stealthier capabilities

Just add some heavier firepower or built a long range one

I am under the impression that it is more suited for speed strikes in a squadron formation, as opposed to singular, stealthy actions.

the best way is to put several of them with a larger ship like a sov to attack.

Man, they really messed up that photo..........
Not like it wold help anyway.

2206?! The first ship was called 2208.........

I see these ships for patrol and guerilla strikes, rather than to work them with large ships.

MIGleader said:

the best way is to put several of them with a larger ship like a sov to attack.

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Put them with a Sovremennyy? No, not a chance. These are too good to group with something that is a primary target. You want to surround a sov with old Houxin and Houkus. They're expendable and cheap, the new one isn't.

If you absolutely must put them with a larger vessel, do so with an air defense vessel, and let the FAC act as its surface weapons. But the key here is... you won't group them with a larger vessel. Their design and purpose fairly well betrays that right off the bat.

For example - Why put a speedy, stealthy vessel which is decidedly more difficult to see and target right next to something as plodding and unstealthy as a Sovremennyy? A destroyer which is so likely to be among the first vessels destroyed by any CVBG to come anywhere near it?