ROCS Wu Yi

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Wu Yi (Chinese: 武夷) is a fleet oiler and logistics ship of the Republic of China Navy (ROCN). She is the only ship of the Wu Yi class. She was the first ship of the ROCN to include accommodations for female officers.[1]

NameWu Yi
BuildersCSBC Corporation, Taiwan, Kaoshiung, Taiwan
Operators Republic of China Navy
SucceededbyPan Shi-class fast combat support ship
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ROCN Wu Yi at Keelung Naval Pier
Class overview
NameWu Yi
BuildersCSBC Corporation, Taiwan, Kaoshiung, Taiwan
Operators Republic of China Navy
Succeeded byPan Shi-class fast combat support ship
In service1990–present
Completed1
Active1
General characteristics
TypeFast combat support ship
Displacement17,000 long tons (17,000 t)
Length532 ft (162.2 m) (oa)
Beam72 ft (21.9 m)
Draft28 ft (8.5 m)
PropulsionMHI MAN 14 cylinder low speed turbo diesel
Armament
  • 1 x Sea Chaparral
  • 2 × dual 40 mm guns
  • 2 x 20 mm cannon
  • Multiple .50 caliber machine guns
  • Small arms
Aircraft carriedSH-60 Seahawk and CH-47 Chinook capable
Aviation facilitiesLanding pad
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ROCN Wu Yi in Port of Kaohsiung, Taiwan
ROCN Band on Keelung Naval Pier in front of Wu Yi

Design

Wu Yi was designed with assistance from the American Rosenblatt & son shipyard and was partially based on the Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler.[1] She is heavily armed for a fleet oiler, including a Sea Chaparral system.[citation needed]

History

The ship was launched in 1990.[2] Wu Yi has faced significant issues with her hull, machinery, and steering which has limited her ability to fulfill her mission of providing global support for naval task forces.[2]

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