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Naval ForcesChina

Type 024 Class (Heku Class)

Missile boatFielded 1985Pending verification

Also known as: Hoku class, Hogu class, Hougu class and Houku class, depending on spelling and pronunciation

Naval ForcesCHN
Length 79 m
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System
TypeMissile boat
Alternative designationsHoku class, Hogu class, Hougu class and Houku class, depending on spelling and pronunciation
Date of introduction1985
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
Crew17Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length79 m259 ftMed[1]
Beam27 m89 ftMed[1]
Draft1.8 mMed[1]
Displacement (full load)79 tMed[1]
Propulsion and performance
Propulsion4 × Soviet M50 or Chinese L-12V-180Med[1]
Engine power4,800 hp (3,600 kW)Med[1]
Range963 km598 mi · 520 nmi520 nmi (960 km; 600 mi) at 26 kn (48 km/h; 30 mph)Med[1]
Speed38 kt70 km/hMed[1]
Protection
Active Protection SystemAnti-Aircraft Gun and C-101Med[1]
NBC Water Washdown SystemYesMed[1]
Armament
ArmamentType 61; C-101Med[1]
Fire control
Navigation Radar1 Type 756 navigation radarMed[1]
Surface Search Radar1 × Type 352 Square Tie Surface search radarMed[1]
Variants
NoteSince the delivery of the first unit by Wuhu Shipyard, around 80 were built in total, including export units. Ten of the Heku-Class were exported to Iran.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 2Confidence · Source
Type 61Anti-Aircraft Gun
Med[1]
Range
3 km2 mi · 2 nmi
Quantity
4 x Type 61 Twin 25mm Anti-Aircraft Gun
Type
Anti-Aircraft Gun
Caliber
25mm
Rate of fire
Compact: 800~900 round/min
C-101Supersonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
Med[1]
Range
50 km31 mi · 27 nmi
Type
Supersonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
Guidance
Radar
Warhead
300 kg
Speed
Mach 2
Length
6.5 m
Summary

The Type 024 missile boat is a Chinese built small missile boat armed with two anti-ship missiles and there were two versions developed. Although most have been placed in reserve, dozens remain in active service.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
ChinaIran
Sources
  1. Type 024 Class (Heku Class) Chinese Missile Boat, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import