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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Adelaide-class frigate
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1978–1992
Quantity
6
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · COLD WAR
20
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification3MOD.3
- Commissioned1980
- Ships in Class6
- In ServiceYes
◈Displacement1MOD.1
- Full Load Displacement4,100 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length (overall)139 m
- Beam14 m
- Draft7 m
◇Propulsion7MOD.7
- PropulsionGas Turbine
- Number of Engines2
- Shaft Power61,200 kW
- Shafts / Screws2
- Top Speed29 kn
- Range4,500
- Nuclear-PoweredNo
◆Gun Armament2MOD.2
- Main Gun Calibre76 mm
- Main Gun Count1
▤Missile Armament1MOD.1
- VLS Cells8
⬢Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
- Torpedo Tubes2
- ASW CapabilityYes
- Hull-Mounted SonarYes
▲Aviation3MOD.3
- Embarked Helicopters2
- HangarYes
- Flight DeckYes
◎Sensors & Combat Systems2MOD.2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1978Production started
- 1992Production ended
48
years in service
14
years in production
6
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
Adelaide-class frigateSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 2 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
FRIGATES RANKING Frigates · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theFrigatescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
The upper deck of an aircraft carrier, equipped for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maintenance operations.
A type of internal combustion engine that generates power using a turbine driven by gas expansion.
Sonar system installed on the hull of a ship, used for underwater detection and navigation by emitting and receiving sound waves.
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