ROCS Tzu I (子儀, PFG2-1107) is the fifth of eight Taiwanese-built Cheng Kung-class frigate, based on the Oliver Hazard Perry class.

Construction and career

Laid down on 7 August 1994 and launched on 13 July 1995, Tzu I was commissioned in service in January 1997. The Cheng Kung-class frigates have the same length as the later Oliver Hazard Perry frigates, but have a different weapon and electronics fit.

Like her sister ships, Tzu I was built under license by China SB Corp. at Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, ROC.

, Tzu I is homeported at Tso-Ying naval base.

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File:ROCN Tzu I (PFG2-1107) Shipped at No.2 East Pier, Zuoying Naval Base 20141123a.jpg|ROCS Tzu I<nowiki/>'s aft

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File:Rear Upper Deck of ROCN Tzu I (PFG-1107) 20140327.jpg|ROCS Tzu I<nowiki/>'s Phalanx CIWS

File:OTO Melara 76mm Gun aboard ROCN Tzu I (PFG-1107) 20140327a.jpg|ROCS Tzu I<nowiki/>'s OTO Melara 76mm gun

File:Mark 32 Torpedo Tubes Mounted on ROCN Tzu I (PFG-1107) Right Side 20130504.jpg|ROCS Tzu I<nowiki/>'s Mark 32 torpedo tubes

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