Future of the U.S Amphibious & Auxiliary Fleet's

Always strategic for the U.S Fleet...

US AMPHIBIOUS FLEET
+/- 9 LHA/LHD
Up to 3 ? America
(America, others not yet named). 45 000+ tons, 257 meters. Commissioned by 2013+.

8 Wasp
(Wasp, Essex, Kearsage, Boxer, Bataan, Bonhomme Richard, Iwo Jima, Makin Island). 41 000/45 000 tons, 253 meters. Commissioned by 1989/2009, with probably +/- 30+ years of life expected, to be retired by 2019/2039.

The ageing USS Pelelieu (Tarawa class) will be retired soon, by 2012/2013

+/- 10 LPD
11 San Antonio
(San Antonio, New Orleans, Mesa Verde, Green Bay, New York, San Diego, Anchorage, Arlington, Somerset, John.P.Murtha, a last not yet named). 24 000+ tons, 208 meters. Commissioned by 2006/2013.

2 Austin (to be retired soon)
(Denver, Ponces). 9000/17 000 tons, 171 meters. Commissioned by 1968/1971, to be retired very soon, by 2012/2013 and replaced by the last San-Antonio LPD's.

12 (toward 9) LSD
4 Harpers Ferry
(Harpers Ferry, Carter Hall, Oak Hill, Pearl Harbor). 16 000+ tons, 186 meters. Commissioned by 1995/1998.

8 (toward 5) Whidbey Island
(Whidbey Island, Germantown, Fort McHenry, Gunston Hall, Comstock, Tortuga, Rushmore, Ashland). 16 000+ tons, 186 meters. Commissioned by 1985/1992. At least 3 LSD was expected to be prematurely retired from service (Whidbey-Island, Fort-McHenry, Tortuga) by FY-13/14.

Up to 10+ Joint High Speed Vessels
10+ Spearhead
(Spearhead, Choctaw County, Fortitude, Fall River, Resolute, others not yet named). 1500+ tons, 103 meters. To be commissioned by 2012+

Medium/Small Amphibious Crafts
60 to 72 LCAC(X) ?
Expected to replace the progressively ageing/worn-out 1980's-1990's LCAC by late 2010's/2020's

+/- 80 LCAC
(LCAC-01/91). 87/185 tons, 26 meters. Commissioned by 1984/2001. 74 crafts modernised by 2000/2015.

+/- 34 LCU-1600
(hull numbers between 1616-1681). 200/380 tons, 41+ meters. Commissioned by 1959/1987.

6 General Franck R Besson (large LCU, US Army manned)
(Gen Franck S Besson, Harold C Clinger, Gen Brehon B Somervell, Lt Gen William B Bunker, Gen Charles P Gross, James A Loux). 1600/4100 tons, 83+ meters. Commissioned by 1988/1995.

35 LCU-200 (US Army manned)
(LCU-2001/2035). 600/1100+ tons, 53 meters. Commissioned by 1990/1992.

8 LCVP

75 LCPL

72 LCM

US MARINES CORPS (200 000+)
Tanks: 403 M1-A1 Abrams
Recco: 252 LAV-25 Coyotte (included 50 in 81mm mortar version & 95 in TOW version)
Amphibious Armored Vehicles: 1311 AAV-7A1
Artillery (Towed): 331 M-101A1 (105mm); 595 M-198 (155mm); 356+ M-777 (155mm, to replace M-198).
Mortars: 535 M-252 (81mm)
Anti-Tanks Missiles: 1083 TOW; 1650 Predator
Recoiless Guns: 1650 SMAW (83mm); 1114 AT-4 (84mm)
Manpad: FIM-92A Stinger
UAV: 972+ 3D Max Dragon Eye; 100 BQM-147 Exdrone; Some RQ-11 Raven

US MARINES CORPS AVIATION (34 000+)
Aircrafts:
- 44 F/A-18 A Hornet
- 2 F/A-18 B Hornet
- 83 F/A-18 C Hornet
- 94 F/A-18 D Hornet
- 131 AV-8B Harrier II
- 29 EA-6B Prowler (AEW)
- 34 KC-130 J Hercules (tanker)
- 1 C-20 G Gulfstream IV (transport)
- 2 C-9B Nightingale (transport)
- 11 UC-12 B/F Huron (Utility)
- 7 UC-35 C/D Citation (Utility)
- 3 T-34C Turbo Mentor (training)
- 17 TAV-8B Harrier)

Helicopters:
- 139 AH-1 W Cobra
- 6+ AH-1Z Viper
- 5 HH-1N Iroquois (SAR)
- 4 HH-46E Sea Knight (SAR)
- 35 CH-53 D Sea Stallion
- 145 CH-53 E Sea Stallion
- 135 CH-46 E Sea Knight
- 8 VH-60 N (VIP)
- 76 UH-1N Iroquois (Utility)
- 9 UH-1Y Iroquois (Utility)
- 11 VH-3 D Sea King (VIP)
- Up to 360 MV-22 Osprey (planned)

UAV:
- 32 RQ-7B Shadow

US AUXILIARY FLEET & FORCES
14 Lewis & Clark (Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ship)
(Lewis & Clark, Sacagawea, Alan Shepard, Richard E Byrd, Robert E Perry, Amelia Earhart, Carl Brashear, Wally Schirra, Matthew Perry, Charles Drew, Washington Chambers, William Mc Lean, Medgar Evers, Cesar Chavez). 23 000/40 000 tons, 210 meters. Commissioned by 2006/2013.

5 Kilauea (Ammunition Ship)
(Kilauea ???, Flint, Shasta, Mount Baker, Kiska). 10 000/20 000 tons, 171 meters. Commissioned by 1968/1972.

15 Henry J Kaiser (Fleet Replenishment Oilers)
(Henry J Kaiser, John Lenthall, Walter S Diehl, John Ericsson, Leroy Grumman, Kanawha, Pecos, Big Horn, Tippecanoe, Guadalupe, Patuxent, Yukon, Laramie, Rappanhannock, John Humphreys). 31 000/42 000 tons, 206 meters. Commissioned by 1986/1995.

2 Lyness (combat stores ships)
(Spica, Saturn). 10 000/16 000 tons, 159 meters (British late 1960's built). Transferred by early 1980's.

3 Mars (combat stores ships)
(Niagara Falls, Concord, San Jose). 9500/17 000 tons, 177 meters. Commissioned by 1992/1994.

1 Impeccable (ocean surveillance)
(Impeccable). 5300 tons, 85+ meters. Commissioned by 2000.

4 Victorious (ocean surveillance)
(Victorious, Able, Effective, Loyal). 3100/3300 tons, 70 meters. Commissioned by 1991/1993.

1 John Mc Donnell (coastal survey)
(John Mc Donnel). 1300/2200 tons, 63+ meters. Commissioned by 1991.

2 Mercy (hospital ship)
(Mercy, Comfort). 24 000/67 000 tons, 272 meters. Commissioned by 1987.

US CHARTERED MARITIME PREPOSITIONING SHIPS
1 Wheat
(LCPL Roy M Wheat). 50 000 tons, 263 meters (1980's built). Transferred by 2001.

1 Pisenbarger
(A1C Wiliam H Pitsenbarger). 40 000 tons, 189 meters (1980's built). Transferred by 2001.

2 T-AKR
(LTC John U D Page). 74 000+ tons, 289 meters (mid 1980's built). Transferred by 2001.

1 Sea Wolf
((Maj Bernard Fisher). 44 000 tons, 198 meters (1980's built). Chartered by 1999.

1 Neptun 900
(American Tern). 17 300 tons, 158 meters (1990 built). Chartered by 2002.

1 AK
(Capt Steven L Bennet). 59 000 tons, 209 meters (mid 1980's built). Chartered by 1997.

1 St Lt Harry L Martin
(St Lt Harry L Martin). 51 000+ tons, 229 meters (late 1970's built). Chartered by mid 1990's.

1 TSgt John A Chapman
(TSgt John A Chapman). 40 000+ tons, 204 meters (late 1970's built). Chartered by 2002.

5 Lt John P Bobo
(Lt John P Bobo, Dewayne T Williams, Lt Baldomero Lopez, Lt Jack Lummus, Sgt William R Button). 19 000/41 000 tons, 205 meters. Commissioned by 1985/1986.

5 Cpl Louis J Hauge/Jr
(Cpl Louis J Hauge, Pfc William B Baugh, Pfc James Anderson, 1st Lt Alex Bonnyman, Pvt Franklin S Philips). 23 000/49 000 tons, 230 meters. Chartered by mid 1980's

3 Sgt Matej Kocak
(Sgt Matej Kocak, Pfc Eugene A Obregon, Maj Stephen W Pless). 19 000/51 000 tons, 250 meters. Chartered by mid 1980's.

1 Baffin Strait
(Baffin Strait). 7400 tons, 100+ meters (mid 1990's built). Chartered by 2005.

2 Wright (aviation logistic support ships)
(Wright, Curtiss). 12 000/23 000 tons, 183+ meters (1970 built). Converted by 1986/1987.

8 SL-7 fast sealift ships
(Algol, Bellatrix, Denebola, Pollux, Altair, Regulus, Capella, Antares). 29 000/55 000 tons, 288 meters (1970's built). Converted by 1984/1986.

1 T-1 coastal transport tanker
(Montauk). 7000 tons, 109 meters (1999 built). Chartered by 2000

4 Supply (fast combat support ships)
(Supply, Rainier, Artic, Bridge). 20 000/50 000 tons, 229 meters. Commissioned by 1994/1998.

4 Paul Buck transport tankers
(Paul Buck, Samuel L Cobb, Richard G Matthiesen, Lawrence H Gianella). 9000/39 000 tons, 187 meters (1980's built). Commissioned by 1985/1986.

1 TSV-101 (theater logistic Vessel)
(Westpac Express). 101 meters. Chartered by 2001.

2 Samuel Gompers (destroyers tenders)
(Puget Sound, Acadia). 14 000/20 000 tons, 196+ meters. Commissioned by 1968/1981.

1 Zeus (cable ship)
(Zeus). 9000/14 000 tons, 153 meters. Commissioned by 1984.

4 Safeguard (salvage ships)
(Safeguard, Grasp, Salvor, Grapple). 2400+ tons, 77+ meters. Commissioned by 1985/1986.

1 Kellie Chouest (deep submergence rescue tender)
(Kellie Chouest). 1500+ tons, 94 meters. Commissioned/Chartered by 1996.

Harbor & Miscelanous Crafts

Hundreds of Floatting dock, floatting crane, personnal launch, rescue boats, utility boats, barracks barge, oil barges, target rafts & so...

READY RESERVE FORCE MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
Few Cape class
14 000/33 000+ tons, 208 meters.

5 Tombarra (Ro-Ro vehicle cargo)
(Cape Ducato, Cape Douglas, Cape Domingo, Cape Decision, Cape Diamond). 13 000/34 000 tons, 207 meters. Transferred by 1985.

1 Parralla (Ro-Ro vehicle cargo)
(Cape Edmont). 12 000/32 000 tons, 199 meters. Transferred by 1987.

1 Admiral Wm M Callaghan (vehicle cargo)
(Admiral Wm M Callaghan). 13 000/26 000 tons, 211 meters (1960's built). Transferred by 1987.

1 Meteor (vehicle cargo)
(Meteor). 9000/21 000 tons, 164 meters (1960's built). Transferred by 1985.

1 Comet (vehicle cargo)
(Comet). 7600/18 000 tons, 152 meters (1950's built). Transferred by 1985.

2 C6SMA60d (crane ship)
(Green Mountain State, Beaver State). 11 000/27 000 tons, 193 meters (1960's built). Transferred by 1992/1997.

2 C6SMA1xb (crane ship)
(Diamond State, Equality State). 15 000/25 000 tons, 203 meters (1960's built). Transferred by 1989.

3 C5S73C (crane ship)
(Gopher State, Flickertail State, Cornhusker State). 15 000/25 000 tons, 185 meters (1960's built). Transferred by 1987/1988.

Some Cape Farewell
Uncertain data ?

2 C5S75a (cargo ship)
(Cape Girardeau, Cape Gibson). 9000+/31 000 tons, 184 meters (1960's built). Transferred by 1988.

1 C4S1u (cargo ship)
(Cape Jacob). 9000+/22 000 tons, 172 meters (1960's built). Transferred by 1980.

2 Chesapeake (tankers)
(Petersburg, Chesapeake). 48 000/65 000 tons, 224 meters (1960's built). Transferred by 1991/1994.

4 Powhatan (Fleet Ocean Tugs)
(Catawba, Navajo, Sioux, Apache). 1300/2200 tons, 69 meters. Commissioned by 1980/1981.

1 Hayes (Acoustic Survey Ships)
(Hayes).

2 Blue Ridge (Command Ship)
(Blue Ridge, Mount Whitney). 18 500+ tons, 190 meters (modified late 1950's LPH hull). Commissioned by 1970/1971, likely to remain in service until late 2020's.

Missile Instrumentation ships
(Invinvible, Howard O Lorenzen).

1 Observation island (Missile Instrumentation ships)
(Observation island). 17 000 tons, 172 meters. Commissioned by 1958.

1 Waters (Navigation test suport ships)
(Waters). 12 200 tons, 139 meters. Commissioned by 1993.

2 Emory S Land (Submarine Tenders)
(Emory S L and, Frank Cable). 9000/ 22 000 tons, 198 meters. Commossioned by 1979.

Survey Ships
(John McDonnel)

7 Pathfinder (Survey Ships)
(Pathfinder, Sumner, Bowditch, Henson, Bruce C Heezen, Mary Sears, Maury). 4700 tons, 100+ meters (the 7th ship "Maury" is a enlarged model). Commissioned by 1994/2012.

I apologize for this "incomplete" review, but I ran out of time to fully achieve it. It will be completed as soon as possible (likely by...late 2012 ...).

Next Fleet Review: Future of the Russian Navy (part 1: combattants ships)...please to be patient...

Future of the Chinese Navy

Toward the 2nd rank, at full speed !

Cartography:

Of the entire Chinese land aera, only 2,8% were of water (50 000 Rivers/Lakes).
Coastlines: 14,500 km (around 9,010 mi) , 5000 islands. A EEZ of 877,019 km2, and up to another 3,000,000 km2 claimed by China, disputed by others.

Personnal Strenght: 255 000 (included 40 000 conscript)

Up to 1 to 4 ??? Aircraft Carriers
Toward 2 or 3 indigenous carriers ???

Maybe 2 ships already under initial building process ???. All possible informations & rumors circulate around the web (project 080 to 089 ???)...... From 50,000 to 80,000 + tons ship, with none to 4 catapults, with or without nuclear propulsion, in CATOBAR or STOBAR configuration ?. Even though it seems certain that the Chinese have understood that the large (and EXPENSIVE) 80 000+ tons nuclear aircrafts carriers have no future by 2030+......As usual, wait & see...

1 "Shilang"
("Shilang"). 53 000/67 000 tons, 300 meters (former late 1980's russian Varyag CV). Transferred by 2001. To be commissioned by 2012+ and to remain in service at least until late 2020's/early 2030's.

Certainly, the Chinese aim to have a fleet of 3-5 Carriers (but no more). This is sufficient for their future needs...

Up to 8+ (12 ?) AAW Destroyers

Up to 4+ ? Type 052D

Rumors suggest the possible development of a new class of 8000/10 000 Chinese AAW destroyers (Type 052D ?). But it is likely that the Chinese are waiting to see the American decisions on future (2020's-2050's) U.S destroyers (Arleigh Burke Flight III or future DDG (X) ?) before choosing ....WAIT & SEE

Up to 6 Luyang II (Type 052C)
(Lanzhou, Haikou, 4 others currently under construction). 6500+ tons, 153+ meters (Chinese Type 052C). First 2 commissioned by 2004/2005, the second batch of 4 DDG commissioned by 2012/2014, likely to remain in service until mid/late 2030's/early 2040's.

2 Luzhou (Type 051C)
(Shenyang, Shijiazhuang). 7000 tons, 155 meters (Chinese Type 051C, built around the S-300 SAM system). Commissioned by 2006/2007, likely to remain in service until mid 2030's.

+/- 18 Multi-Role Destroyers
2 Luyang I (Type 052B)
(Guangzhou, Wuhan). 5800 tons, 154 meters (Chinese Type 052B). Commissioned by 2004, maybe to receive VLS modernisation by mid/late 2010's ??? (but no sure...), likely to remain in service until early 2030's.

1 Luhai (Type 051B)
(Shenzhen). 6000+ tons, 153 meters (Chinese Type 051B). Commissioned by 1999, likely to remain in service until late 2020's.

2 Luhu (Type 052) (Harbin, Qingdao). 4800 tons, 148 meters (Chinese Type 052). Commissioned by 1993/1996, likely to remain in service until mid 2020's.

4 Hangzhou/Sovremenny
(Hangzhou, Fuzhou, Taizhou, Ningbo). 7000+ tons, 156 meters (Ex 1980's Russian Sovremenny DDG). Transferred by 1999/2006, likely to remain in service until mid 2020's.

2 Luda-III (Type 051 G1/G2)
(Zhanjiang, Zhuhai). 3500 tons, 132 meters (Chinese Type 051 G1/G2). Commissioned by 1991/1993, likely to be retired by late 2010's.

11 Luda-I/II (Type 051)
(Yinchuan, Xining, Dalian, Nanjing, Hefei, Chongqing, Zunyi, Nanning, Nanchang, Guilin, Kaifeng). 3200+ tons, 132 meters (Chinese Type 051). Commissioned by 1972/1991, now ageing/obsolete DD, all likely to be retired from service in the next few years (by mid 2010's).

Frigates
Up to 12+ ? Jiangkai-III (Type 054B)
Design likely under final stage. With the probable end of the "production line" of type 054A FFG, the first type 054B should appear in the next few years.

15 to 18+ ? Jiangkai-II (Type 054A)

(530 Xuzhou, 529 Zhoushan, 570 Huangshan, 568 Chaohu, 571 Yuncheng, 569 Yulin, 548 Yiyang, 549 Changzhou, 538 Yantai, 546 Yancheng, 550 Siping, maybe 572 & 547 were the 14th & 15th ships currently under completion, maybe few other still in order ?). 4300 tons, 134 meters (Chinese Type 054 A). Commissioned by early 2008+...

2 Jiangkai-I (Type 054)

(Maanshan, Wenzhou). 4300 tons, 134 meters (Chinese Type 054). Commissioned by 2005/2006.

10 Jiangwei-II (Type 053H3)
(Yichang, Jiaxing, Lianyungang, Putian, Sanming, Yulin, Yuxi, Xiangfan, Mianyang, Luoyang). 1900/2400 tons, 112/114 meters (Chinese Type 053H3). Commissioned by 1998/2006, still +/- modern warships, likely to remain in service until late 2010's/early 2020's.

4 Jiangwei-I (Type 053H2G)
(Anqing, Huainan, Huaibei, Tonqing). 1700/2100 tons (Chinese Type 053H2G). Commissioned by 1991/1994. Now progressively ageing & obsolete FFG. Likely to be retired from service by mid/late 2010's.

6 Jianghu-V (Type 053 H1G)
(Zigong, Kangding, Dongguan, Shantou, Jiangmen, Zhaoging). 1400/1700 tons, 103+ meters (Type 053 H1G). Commissioned by 1993/1996. Now ageing & obsolete (hull/weapons) FFG. Likely to be retired from service by mid/late 2010's.

1 Jianghu-IV (Type 053HT-H)
(Siping). 1600/1800 tons, 103+ meters (Chinese Type 053HT-H). Commissioned by 1986. Now renamed "Lushun" and transferred to Chinese Naval Academy as a training ship.

3 Jianghu-III (Type 053HT/H2)
(Huangshi, Wuhu, Cangzhou). 1600/1800 tons, 103+ meters (Chinese 053HT/H2). Commissioned by 1986/1993. Now ageing & obsolete (hull/weapons) FFG. Likely to be retired from service by mid/late 2010's.

5 ? Jianghu-II (Type 053H1)
(Linfen, Shaoguan, Anshun, Zhaotong, Jishou). (Type 053H1). 1400/1700 tons, 103+ meters (Type 053H1). Now fully obsolete (hull/weapons/sensors) FFG, few others FFG already retired from service. Likely to be retired very soon, all by early 2010's.

+/- 8 Jianghu-I (Type 053)
(Nantong, Wuxi, Huauyin, Zhenjiang, Ji'ian, Changzhi, Maoming, Yibin). (Chinese Type 053). 1400/1700 tons, 103+ meters. Now fully obsolete (hull/weapons/sensors) FFG, some already from service. All llikely to be retired very soon, all by early 2010's.

Ageing/Obsolete frigate "Jiujiang (Jianghu-I) converted into a fire support ship, with rockets launchers.

Severals Corvettes
Severals Type 056
+/- 1400 tons, 90 meters (Chinese Type 056 Corvette/OPV). Likely severals units (one or two dozens ?) planned or under construction. These 056 type corvettes are planned to replace the ageing Hainan/Shangai PB's. First type 056 to be commissioned by late 2012+

89 to 109 ? Fast Attack Missiles Crafts +/- 68 to 80+ Houbei (Type 022)
250 tons, 43+ meters (Type 022/C-14). Real number of crafts completed difficult to find. All commissioned by mid 2000's/early 2010's.

5 to 7 ? Houjian
(770, 771, 772, 773, 774, 775, 776 ?). 540 tons, 65+ meters (Project 520T/037-II). Commissioned by 1991/2001. One ship sunk in accident by 2006.

16 to 22 Houxin
(651, 652, 653, 654, 655, 656, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, 757, 758, 759, 760, 764, 765, 766, 767, 768, 769). 450+ tons, 62 meters (Type 343M/037-II or 037-IG ?). Commissioned by 1991/2004.

+/- 172 to 193 Patrol Crafts (Mid Shore Patrol Crafts)
78 ? to 97 ? Hainan
(275-285, 290, 302, 305, 609, 610, 618-622, 626-629, 636-687, 689-692, 701, 707, 723-733, 740-742...). 390+ tons, 58+ meters (Type 037). Commissioned by 1964/1995, dozens of crafts already retired from service. The +/- 80 remaining crafts very likely expected to be retired in the following years, by mid 2010's...

17 to 18 Haizhui
(1203-1204, 1208, 1239-1240, 2327-2329, 4339, 4340-4348). 150+ tons, 41 meters (Type 062/062-I). Commissioned by 1992/1998.

35 to 36 Haiqing
(661-614, 631-635, 710-717, 743-744, 761-764, 786-797). 470+ tons, 62+ meters (Type 037-I). Commissioned by 1992/1997.
+/- 40 Shangahi-II
120+ tons, 38+ meters (Type 062). Commissioned by 1962/1988, dozens of crafts already retired from service. The +/- 40 remaining crafts very likely expected to be retired in the following years, by mid 2010's...

2 Haijiu
(693, 697). 450 tons, 62 meters (enlarged Hainan PB). Commissioned by 1987/1995

Up to 6 ? Submarines (SSBN)

Up to 3+ ? (Type 96)
Likely under development, because of weaknesses in the type 094.

2+ Jin (Type 094)
(2 Jin's confirmed, a another third ship uncertain ?? maybe up to 3 others under construction but maybe unlikely ?). 8000/9000 tons (Chinese type 094 SSBN). First two commissioned around 2006/2010. But it seems that these type 094 are noisy. For this, Chinese should not build units "3 to 6" and are already designing the next SSBN (Type 96 ?)

1 Xia (Type 092)
(406). 6500/7000 tons, 120 meters (Chinese type 092 SSBN). Commissioned by 1983-1988. Likely to remain in service at least until late 2010's.

Certainly, the Chinese aim to have a fleet of 4-5 SSBN (but no more). This will be sufficient as a deterrent against the U.S...

5+ Submarines (SSN)
Up to 3+ Type 095
Likely under development, because of weaknesses in the type 093. First Type 095 expected to be commissioned by 2015...

2+ Shang (Type 093)
(2 Shang's confirmed, up to 4 others under construction ?). 6000/7000 tons, (Chinese type 093 SSN). First two commissioned by 2006/2010. But it seems that these type 093 are noisy. For this, Chinese should not build units "3 to 6" and are already designing the next SSBN (Type 95 ?)

3 Han

(403, 404, 405). 4500/5500 tons, 106+ meters (Chinese Type 091 SSN). Commissioned by 1984/1991. 2 first SSN of this class (401/402) already retired from service. The 3 remaining SSN to last until late 2010's.

Certainly, the Chinese aim to have a fleet of 5-6 SSN (but no more). This will be sufficient as a deterrent against the U.S Fleet...

Submarines (SSK)
Up to 1+ Qing (Type 041/041B ?)
Around 4500/6000 tons, 90/95 meters (Maybe Type 041 or 041B ?, likely derived from olders Russian SSK design, maybe used as a SSG or a Weapon/Missiles Trials Submarine ?). Commissioned by 2011, likely to remain in service until late 2030's/early 2040's.

6+ Yuan (Type 039 A/B)
(330, .....). Commissioned by 2006+

Up to 12 Song-III (Type 039G1)
(313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329). 1700/2100 tons, 76+ meters (Chinese type 039G1 SSK). Commissioned around 2005/2009.

3 Song-II (Type 039G)
(321, 322, 323). 1700/2200 tons, 76+ meters (Chinese type 039G SSK). Commissioned by 2001/2003.

1 Song-I (Type 039)
(320). 1700/2200 tons, 76+ meters (Chinese type 039 SSK). Commissioned by 1999.

6 improved Ming (Type 035B)
(305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310). 1500/2100 tons, 78 meters (Chinese type 035B, improved Ming). Commissioned by 1998/2001, likely to remain in service until late 2020's.

+/- 12 Ming (Type 053G)
(342, 352, 353, 354, 356, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363). 1500/2100 tons, 76 meters (Chinese type 053G, derived from Russian 1950's Romeo SSK). Commissioned by 1987/1996. Now obsolete SSK, likely to be retired by late 2010's.

10 Kilo-II
(366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375). 2300/3900 tons, 70/74 meters (Russian 636/636M Kilo SSK). Commissioned by 1997/2007.

2 Kilo-I
(364, 365). 2300/3900 tons, 70/74 meters (Russian 877 EKM Kilo SSK). Commissioned by 1995

3 to 8 Romeo (Type 033)
1300/1700 tons, 76+ meters (Type 033). Commissioned by 1960/1984. Now fully obsolete SSK, only usable as a training sub or floating battery (and maybe for intelligence ops ?). Now longer in service, they must all be disarmed in the coming years, by 2015.

Midget-Submarines, UUV/ROUV/AUV

Existence of severals midget-submarines and dozens of UUV/ROUV/AUV confirmed

Mine-Warfare (One of the major weaknesses of the Chinese fleet)

1 Wozang
(Huoqiu/804). (heavily modified Type 082 Wosao MCM). Commissioned by 2005.

4+ Wochi (Type 081)
(805 ? Zhangjiagang, 810 ? Jingjiang, 839, 840). 575 tons, 55 meters (Chinese Type 081 MCM). Commissioned by 2007+.
1 Wolei
(Wolei). 3100 tons, 93+ meters (Chinese Type 918 Minelayer). Commissioned by 1988.

Up to 5 Wosao
(800, 801, 802, 803, 806). 320 tons, 44+ meters (Chinese Type 082 coastal MCM). Commissioned during 1980's.

Up to 40 ? T-43 s
(364-366, 377-379, 386-389, 396-397, 398-399, 801-803, 807-809, 821-823, 829-832, 853-854, 863, 994-996...). 570 tons, 58+ meters (Chinese type 6610, derived from Russian 1950's T-43 MCM). Commissioned by 1956-late 1980's. Now fully obsolete......but effective ships !...

Futi
(Type 312 mine-sweeping drone).

Large Amphibious Ships
Up to 3+ ? future LHD ?
After the development of the Type 071 LPD (and the need for very versatile larger amphibious ships...). It is certain that the Chinese fleet will build helicopter carriers. Many rumors speak of a type 081 (probably similar to the current European LHD's). 2 or 3 units should be built in the 2010's...WAIT & SEE
Up to 4+ Yuzhao (type 071)

(998, 999, 2 others under construction). +/- 20 000 tons, 210 meters (Chinese Type 071 LPD). Commissioned by 2007+

Medium Amphibious Ships
+/- 7 Yukan (Type 072 LST)
(927, 928, 929, 930, 931, 932, 933). 3100+ tons, 119+ meters (Type 072). Commissioned by around 1978/1982.

10 or 11 Yuting-I (Type 072-II LST)
(908, 909, 910, 934, 935, 936, 937, 939, 940, 941...). 3400/4800 tons, 119+ meters (Type 072-II). Commissioned by 1991/2001.

9 to 12 ? Yuting-II (Type 072 IIA or Type 072 III ? LST)
(911, 912, 913, 992, 993, 994, 995, 996, 997...). 3400+ tons, 130 meters (Type 072 IIA or 072 III ?). Commissioned around 2003/2005.

It is possible that errors on these "Type 072xxx" LST's ...
There are many inconsistencies in the "hull numbers" and related LST models ..... :(

Yudao II/III ? (LSM)
(Type 073 ?). Uncertain data ?

+/- 11 Yudeng/Yunshu IV ? (LSM)
(941, 942, 943, 944, 945, 946, 947, 948, 949, 950, 990). 1400/2000 tons, 87 meters (Type 073A/Type 073-III). Commissioned by 1991/early 2000's.

+/- 10 Yuhai/Wuhu-A (LSM/LCU)
(3111, 3113, 3115, 3116, 3117, 3229, 3244, 7593, 7594, 7595). 800 tons, 58+ meters (Type 074). Commissioned by 1995/2000.

7+ Type 074A (LSM)
(3128, 3129, 3232, 3233, 3234, 3235....). 800 tons, Commissioned by 2005+

+/- 27 Yuliang-I (LSM)
730/850 tons, 53/60 meters (Type 079-I). Commissioned by 1971/1978. Maybe few already retired from service.

4 to 7 ? Yuliang-II (LSM)
(973, 974, 975, 977, 979, 980, 986). 730/850 tons, 53/60 meters (Type 079-II). Commissioned by 1979/1983. Now progressively retired from service, maybe no longer serviceable ?

Yunshu (LSM) ?
Uncertain data ?

Medium & Small Amphibious Ships
10+ Yubei (LCU)
1200 tons, 64 meters. Commissioned by 2004-

+/- 130 Yunan (LCU)
130+ tons, 27+ meters (Type 067). Commissioned by 1968/1992, now many crafts retired from service or in reserve....
10+ Type 726

80/180 tons, 26 meters (Chinese Type 726 LCAC, copy of the US LCAC design). Commissioned by late 2000's.

20 to 30 Type 724 (small LCAC)
Small Chinese Type 724 LCAC. Commissioned by early 1990's.

30 to 100+ ? Yuqing/Yuchin (LCM)
125+ tons, 24+ meters (LCM type 068). Commissioned by late 1960's/1990's. Now many in reserve ?

Up to 8 Zubr ?
Expected to be delivered by Russia in the following years ?

AUXILIARIES SHIPS
Fleet & Coastal Oilers/Tankers
2 (3 ?) Fuchi (Replenishment Ships)
(Qiandaohu, Weishanhu). 22 000+ tons, 178+ meters. Commissioned by 2004/2005. maybe a third ship planned ?

1 Nancang/Komandarm Fedko (Replenishment Ships)
(Qinghaihu). 37 000 tons, 168/188+ meters. Commissioned by 1996.

2 Fuqing (Replenishment Ships)
(Hongzhu, Fencang). 14 000/21 000 tons, 168 meters. Commissioned by 1980/1982.

3 Jinyou (transport oilers)
(Dongyun 622, 625, 675). 2500 tons, 99 meters. Commissioned by 1989/1990.

2 Sengi (transport oilers)
(Dongyun 620, 621). 4900+ tons, 101 meters. Commissioned by 1981+

8 ? to 14 Fulin (transport oilers)
(Dongyun 583, 606, 607, 609, 623, 626, 628, 629, 633, Nanyun 923, 924, 940, 1104). 2200 tons, 66 meters. Commissioned by 1972+. Now maybe only 8 units serviceable ?

7 to 20 Fuzhou (transport oilers)
(Dongyun 570, 573, 580, 581, 608, 903; Nanyun 904, 906, 907, 909, 910, 912, 920, 926, 927, 930, 935, 941, 1101, 1104). 1200 tons, 60+ meters. Commissioned by 1964/1970. Now maybe only 7 units serviceable ?

Others Cargo/Tankers
1 Fuxianhu (transport ships)
(Fuxianhu). 15000+ tons. Commissioned by 2007.

2 Dayun (transport ships)
(883, 884). 10900+ tons, 156+ meters (Type 904). Commissioned by 1993. Now both ships operate as fisheries Inspection ships (Zhongguo Yuzheng 21 & 88).

8 Fuzhou (water tanker)
(570, 573, 580, 581, 608, 903, 904, 906, 908, 938...). 1200 tons, 60+ meters. Commissioned by 1964/1970.

1 Dadong (water tanker)
(Dadong/J304). 1500 tons, 82 meters (Type 946A). Commissioned by 1982.

2 Dazhou (water tanker)
(Nanjiu-502, Beijiu-137). 1100 tons, 79 meters (Type 946). Commissioned by 1977/1978.

3 Dajiang (water tanker)
(Changxingdao, Chongmingdao, Yonxingdao). 10 000+ tons, 156 meters. Commissioned by 1976/1980.

5 to 7 Hongqi (cargo ships)
(433, 443, 528, 755, 756, 771, 836). 1900+ tons, 62 meters (Cargo type 081). Commissioned during 1970's. Now maybe only 5 units serviceable ?

2 Romanian Galati (cargo ships)
(Haiyun 318, 600). 5200 tons, 100+ meters. Commissioned by early 1970's.

7 Danlin (cargo ships)
(Haileng 531, 592, 794, 975, 591, 594, 972). 1200+ tons, 60+ meters. Commissioned by 1960/1962.

Submarines Rescue Ships & Tenders
Up to 3+ ? Type 926 (Dalao class ?)
(864 ?, two others not yet named ?). All commissioned by 2012...

One 648
Commissioned by 1985.

2 Dalang-II
(428, 911 or Dongjiu, Beijiu-138, Nanjiu-510 ???). 3700/4200 tons, 115 meters (Type 922A). Commissioned by 1986/1997

2 Dalang-I
(332 ex Beiju-122, Nanjiu-503). 3500/4000 tons (Type 922), 111+ meters. Commissioned by 1975/1986.

1 Dazhi (submarine tenders)
(Dazhi 920). 5800 tons, 106+ meters. Commissioned by 1965.

1 Yudong?/Hudong (submarine rescue ship)
(Haijiu 512). 5000 tons, 95 meters. Commissioned by 1969.

2 Dazhou (submarine rescue ship)
(Haijou 502, 504). 1100 tons, 79 meters. Commissioned by 1976/1977.

Existence of 4 Daliang uncertain ?
Existence of 1 Dadong uncertain ?

Salvage ships & Ocean Tugs
One or two dozens of Indigenous (chinese built) Ocean Tugs
Likely to be build during the 2010's to replace 34+ obsoletes (1960's) Gromovoy/Roslavi Ocean Tugs.

3 Dajiang (Ocean Salvage & Rescue Ship)
(861, 862, 863). 11900+ tons, 156+ meters (Type 925).

1 Daozha (salvage ship)
(Daozha). 4000 tons, 84 meters. Commissioned by 1993.

1 Kansha (salvage ship)
(Hailao). 1400 tons, 69+ meters. Commissioned by 1981.

4 Tuzhong (salvage tugs)
(T 154, 710, 830, 890). 3600 tons, 84+ meters. Commissioned by late 1970's.

6+ Tuzhong (ocean tugs)
(Beituo 622, Beituo 711, Dongtuo 837, Dongtuo 842, Dongtuo 843, Nantuo 155). 750 tons, 49 meters. Commissioned during 1980's.

3 Tuzhong-II (ocean tugs)
(Beituo 710, Dongtuo 830, Nantuo 154). 3600 tons, 84+ meters. Commissioned by late 1970's.

11 (9?) Hujiu (ocean tugs)
(147, 155, 622, 711, 717, 837, 842, 843, 867, 875, 877). 750 tons, 49 meters. Commissioned during 1980's. Now maybe only 9 units serviceable ?

3 Dinghai (ocean tugs)
(717, 842, 843). 1400+ tons, 60+ meters. Commissioned by late 1970's.

17 Gromovoy (ocean tugs)
(149, 156, 166, 167, 680, 683, 684, 716, 802, 809, 811, 813, 814, 817, 822, 824, 827). 790+ tons, 45+ meters. Commissioned by 1958-1962, now ageing crafts, likely to be retired during 2010's and replaced by some new Chinese indegenous ocean tugs.

17 (19 ?) Roslavi (ocean tugs)
(153, 159, 161, 162, 163, 164, 518, 604, 613, 646, 707, 852, 853, 854, 862, 863, 867). 750 tons, 44+ meters. Commissioned by 1964/1965, now ageing crafts, likely to be retired during 2010's and replaced by some new Chinese indegenous ocean tugs.

Hospital Ships
4 to 6 ? Qiongsha (Troop Transport/Hospital ships)
(830, 831, 832, 836, status of another 3 ships (833, 834, 835) uncertain ?). 2100+ tons, 86 meters. Commissioned by late 1980's.

1 Daishandao (hospital ship)
(Daishandao/866). 20 000 tons (Type 920). Commissioned by 2008.

2 Qiongsha (hospital ships)
(Nankang 833, ...). 2100+ tons, 86 meters. Commissioned by 1980+

Weapon Trial Ships
2 Shiyan/Bi Sheng (Weapon Trial Ships)
(891, 892). 6000 tons, 130 meters. Commissioned by 1999+.

1 Wuhu (Trial ship)
(891). 6000 tons, 130 meters. Commissioned by 1997.

1 Yanxi (Weapon Trial Ship)
(Hsun 701). 1200 tons, 60 meters. Commissioned by 1970.

3 Yantai (Ammunition Ships)
(938, 800, 801). 3300+ tons, 115 meters (based on the Yukan amphibious ship design). Commissioned by 1992.

Training Ships
1 Shichang (Training Ship/Helico ship)
(Shichang). 9000+ tons, 120+ meters. Commissioned by 1996.

1 Daxing (Training Ship)
(Zheng-he). 4500/6000+ tons, 132 meters (Type 795). Commissioned by 1987/1988.

Intelligence & Survey Ships
One 851 (intelligence ship)
(851). 6000 tons, 130 meters. Commissioned by 1999.

1 Dadie (intelligence ship)
(Beidiao 900). 1800/2500 tons, 94 meters. Commissioned by 1987.

1 Yanbing (intelligence ship)
(Haidiao 723). 5000 tons, 94+ meters. Commissioned by late 1970's.

3 Yanha (intelligence ship)
(Haibing 519, 721, 722). 3200 tons, 84 meters. Commissioned by 1969/1989.

1 Xingfengshan (intelligence ship)
(Xingfengshan 856). 5500 tons, 115 meters (derived from the Dalang design). Commissioned by 1988.

1 Xiangyanghong 01 (Intelligence ship)
(Xiangyanghong 09). 1100+ tons, 112 meters. Commissioned by 1979.

2 Kan Yang (coastal survey)
(Nance 426, 428). 600 tons, 50 meters. Commissioned by 1975.

3 Shuguang (hydrographic survey ship)
(Shuguang 01/03). 500 tons, 60 meters (modified T-43 MCM). Commissioned by late 1960's
With probably dozens of civilians trawlers & others boats converted into spy/intelligence ships...Missiles & Space Ships
1 Dongdiao (missile range instrumentation ship)
(Dongdiao 851). 4600 tons, 121 meters. Commissioned by 1999.

3 Yuanwang (Space support ship)
(Yuanwang 1/3). 17 000/21 000 tons, 190 meters. Commissioned by 1980/1995.

1 Xiangyanghong (space support ship)
(Yuanwang 4). 10 000+ tons, 156 meters. Commissioned by 1980.

Others auxiliaries Ships
6 or 7 Yannan (navigationnal buoy tenders)
(124, 463, Beidiao 983, B25, Dongce 263, Beidiao 982, B22). 1500+ tons, 71+ meters. Commissioned by late 1970's.

6 Yanbai (Degaussing Tenders)
(203, 735, 736, 745, 746, 863). 740 tons, 65 meters. Commissioned by ?

3 Youzhong (cable ship)
(G 2693, 2304, 2404). 750 tons, 59 meters. Commissioned by 1982+

6+ Youdian (cable ship)
(Nanlan 233, 234, 764, 765, 873, 874). 1500+ tons, 71+ meters. Commissioned by late 1970's.

Harbors & others small Crafts (uncertain data ?)
Wuting/Huludao (project 611)
Commissioned by 1987+, uncertain data ?

42+ Patrol crafts
(Hai Guan 801/842). 98 tons, 31 meters. Commissioned by 1992/1999.

- Likely up to severals hundreds of harbors crafts (personnal launch, floatting crane, small navigationnal crafts & so)

- Likely up to severals hundreds of RHIB & fast small crafts for special force & intelligence use...

CHINESE NAVAL INFANTRY (10 000+)
Light-Tanks: 100+ Type 63/63A; 60 Type-05 AAAV ZTD-05
Armored Vehicles (Trackeed): 180+ Type-63C/Type-77 II/Type-86; 200 Type-05 AAAV ZBD-05
Artillery (towed): many Type-83 (122mm) MRL: many Type-63 (107mm)
Anti-Tanks missiles: many HJ-73; HJ-8; Type-98 Queen Bee
Manpads: HN-5 Hong Nu/Red Cherry

CHINESE CUSTOMS NAVAL SERVICE20 to 24 Qui-M class
80 meters.

7 P-58A (coastal command ships)
(Hai-Guan 901/907). 400 tons, 58 meters. Commissioned by 1990/1998.

CHINESE BORDER SECURITY FORCE MARITIME COMMAND
20+ Huxin
160+ tons, 28 meters (modified Hungpu design). Commissioned during 1980's.

CHINESE COAST GUARDS (estimation)

1 Type 718 Cutter
(Pudong/Haijing 1001). 1000 tons. Commissioned by 2007.

2 Jianghu-I
(Haijing 1002, 1003). 1400/1600 tons, 103+ meters (former Jianghu-I Type 053H frigate). Transferred by 2007.

100+ Type 218
130 tons, 41+ meters, various models A/B/C/D/E...

1 Haijing 35082
Uncertain data ?

1 Haijing 35012
Uncertain data ?

Haijing 31020
Uncertain data ?

Haijing 33026
Uncertain data ?

2 SRC-90E
6+ tons, 11+ meters (Swedish built). Commissioned by 1998.

With likely dozens of smaller coastal/In-Shore crafts, data unclear ?

CHINESE MARITIME SURVEILLANCE (estimation)
2 Type-I Cutter
(Haijian 17, 46). 1100+ tons, 73+ meters. Commissioned by 2005.

1 Type-II Cutter
(Haijian 27). 1200 tons, 75+ meters.

1 Haijian 51
(Haijian 51). 1600+ tons, 87+ meters. Commissioned by 2005.

1 Haijian 83
(Haijian 83). 3400 tons, 98 meters. Commissioned by 2004.

With likely dozens of smaller coastal/In-Shore crafts, data unclear ?

CHINESE FISHERIES LAW ENFORCEMENT (estimation)

1 Yunzheng
(Yunzheng). 4400+ tons, 113+ meters (former late 1970's Dalang Type 922-II). Transferred by 2009.

8 Cutters
(Yuzheng 33, 118, 200, 201, 202, 203, 205). 960+ tons, 69+ meters.

1 Yunzheng 204
(1 Yunzheng 204)

1 Yunzheng 31
(Yunzheng 31). 1000 tons. Built by 1992.

1 Yunzheng 117
(Yunzheng 117).

With likely dozens of smaller coastal/In-Shore crafts, data unclear ?

CHINESE NAVAL AVIATION (estimation) (26 000+)
Aircrafts:
- 30 H-6 D (bomber)
- 48 J-8 I/F/B/D Finback (Fighter-bomber)
- 84 JH-7
- 30 Q-5 Fantan
- 20 Su-30 Mk 2 Flanker
- 4 PS/SH-5 (ASW)
- 7 HZ-5 (Il-28R Beagle, reco)
- 6 Y-8J/B Cub (reco)
- 4 Y-8X (maritime patrol)
- 3 HY-6 (tanker)
- 4 Y-8 An-12 BP Cub A (transport)
- 50 Y-5 An-2 Colt (Transport)
- 4 Y-7 An-24 Coke (Transport)
- 6 Y-7H An-26 Curl (Transport)
- 2 Yak-42 (transport)
- 14 JJ-6 Mig-19 UTI Farmer (Training, no longer ops ?)
- 4 JJ-7 Mongol A (Training, no longer ops ?)
- 38 PT/CJ-6 (training)
- 21 HY-7 (training)
- 12 K-8 (training)
- 33 HJ-5 (training)

Helicopters
- 25 Z-9C (ASW)
- 15 SA-321 (SAR)
- 20 Z-8 SA-321Ja (SAR)
- 2 Z-8S (SAR)
- 3 Z-8JH (SAR)
- 19+ Ka-28 Helix A (ASW)
- 8 Mi-8 Mip (transport)

Following the rapid growth of the Chinese navy (and because of the strong misinformation about Chinese warships & their "hull numbers"). This "Fleet-Review" can only be "approximate". As usual, feel free to correct me or add additional information. Your help & information are welcome !!!
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2012.

I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2012.
Best Regards.

M.C

(Next Fleet Review: "Future of the Chinese Navy")

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Future of the Polish Navy

Maybe too ambitious ?

Cartography:
Of the entire Polish land aera, 3,07% were of water (Rivers/Lakes). Coastline: 491 km. A EEZ of 30,533 km².

Personnal Strenght: 8000

2 Frigates
2 General Kazimierz Pulaski
(General Kazimierz Pulaski, General Tadeusz Kosciuszko). 3600/4100, 136 meters (ex 1980's US O.H.Perry FFG). Transferred by 2000/2002.

3+ Corvettes
Up to 7 Gawron ?
(Slazak, Kujawiak, Krakowiak, Mazur, Kurp, Goral,?). 1600/2000 tons, 90+ meters (German Meko 100-A). This (too ambitious) program faces enormous problems of delays/cost overruns (and mismanagement). It is now very likely that the first ship will be finished only by 2015+ (after 10 years of construction !). Other ships are VERY uncertain......wait & see

1 Kaszub
(Kaszub). 1100+ tons, 82+ meters. Commissioned by 1987.

2 Tarantul I
(Metalowiec, Rolnik). 480/550 tons, 56 meters (1980's Russian Tarantil I FAC). Transferred by 1988/1989.

3 Fast Attack Missile Crafts
3 Orkan
(Orkan, Poirun, Grom). 350+ tons, 48+ meters. Commissioned by 1992/1995, modernised by 2009/2012.

5 Submarines
1 Kilo
(Orzel). 2400/3000 tons, 72+ meters (Russian Kilo SSK). Commissioned by 1986.

4 Kobben
(Sokol, Sep, Bielik, Kondor). 430/480 tons, 47+ meters (ex 1960's Norwegian SSK's). Transferred by 2002/2004.

Mine-Warfare
3 Krogulec (206FM)
(Flaming, Mewa, Czajka). 420/500 tons, 58+ meters. Commissioned by 1962/1967, modernised by 1999/2001.

12 or 13 Gardno/Goplo (Project 207 D/P)
(Gardno, Bukowo, Dabie, Jamno, Mielno, Wicko, Resko, Sarbsko, Necko, Naklo, Druzno, Hancza). 210+ tons, 38+ meters. Commissioned by 1981/1991.

4 Mamry
(Mamry, Wigry, Sniardwy, Wdzydze). 210+ tons, 38+ meters (Improved Goplo MCM design). Commissioned by 1991/1995

Mine-Layers
5 Lublin (LSM/Minelayers)
(Lublin, Gniezno, Krakow, Poznan, Torun). 1745 tons, 95+ meters (project 767). Commissioned by 1989/1991.

3 Deba (LCU)
(KD-11/13). 176 tons, 37+ meters ( Project 716). Commissioned by 1988/1991

4 Salvage Ships
2 Piast
(Piast, Lech). 1600 tons, 72+ meters. Commissioned by 1974.

2 Zbyszko
(Zbyszko, Macko). 380 tons, 35 meters. Commissioned by 1991/1992.

Auxiliaries Ships
1 Kontradmiral Xawery Czenicki
(Kontradmiral Xawery Czenicki). 2290 tons, 72+ meters (Bereza class). Commissioned by 2011.

1 Baltyk (small replenishment)
(Baltyk). 2980+ tons, 84+ meters. Commissioned by 1991.

2 Heweliusz (Hydrographic ships)
(Heweliusz, Arctowski). 1218 tons, 61+ meters (project 874). Commissioned by 1982.

2 Nawigator (Intelligence ships)
(Nawigator, Hydrograf). 1675 tons, 73+ meters (project 863). Commissioned by 1975.

6 Training Ships
1 Wodnik (training ships)
(Wodnik). 1745 tons, 72+ meters. Commissioned by 1976. A second ship (Gryf) now only used as a pontoon/base ship.

2 Podchorazy (training ship)
(Podchorazy, Kadet). Uncertain data ?

1 Iskra (sail training ship)
(Iskra). 498 tons, 49 meters. Commissioned by 1982.

POLISH MARITIME BORDER GUARD
1 Mid shore patrol vessel
1 SKS-40 Type. Uncertain data ?

In Shore Patrol Vessels (uncertain data ?)
Few patrol Crafts Type 90
Severals SAR Crafts 1500
Few Interceptors Crafts Parker 900 Baltic K
Few Patrol Crafts IC16M III
Some RHIB
Few Patrol 240 Baltic
Few Overcrafts (Griffon 2000 TD)

POLISH NAVAL AVIATION (1800)
Aircrafts
- 12 PZL M28B Bryza (Patrol/Utility) or 8 An-28B1R and 2 An-28E ???
- 2 An-28 TD (Transport)

Helicopters
- 4 Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite (ASW)
- 2 Mi-17 (Mi-8MT) Transport)
- 7 PZL W-3RM Anakonda (SAR) and 2 PZL W-3T Sokol (Utility)
- 2 PZL Mi-2 (Utility) and 3 others in reserve ?
- 6 Mi-14PL (SAR) and 3 Mi-14PS Haze (SAR)

As usual, It may be that in my "fleet review", I forgot programs ? (or made few mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary and smaller ships), then SAID IT ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion