The class has two shafts and powered with four MTU 20V1163 TB83 diesel engines with 29,440 shp (21,950 kW).

Chao Phraya class has a complement of 168 personnel, including 22 officers.

For surface warfare, the ships is equipped with eight C-801 anti-ship missile launchers.

[1] Type 053HT (H) subclass has slightly different weaponries, with the aft 100 mm twin-barreled gun replaced with flight deck facility and able to carry a single helicopter.

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