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Adelaide-class frigate
Photo: United States Navy, Photographer's Mate Airman Kristopher Wilson · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Frigates · United States · 1978
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Adelaide-classfrigate

Adelaide-class frigate
Adelaide-class frigate Photo: United States Navy, Photographer's Mate Airman Kristopher Wilson · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
65
Air Defence
55
ASW Capability
70
Sensors
60
Versatility
75
Endurance
70
Survivability
65
Aviation
50
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
ManufacturerTodd Pacific Shipyards Corporation
CategoryFrigates
EraCold War
In service1978–1992
Operators3 countries
Quantity6
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
65
Frigates MASS Rating
20/65
Cold War
75/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
65
Air Defence
55
ASW Capability
70
Sensors
60
Versatility
75
Endurance
70
Survivability
65
Aviation
50
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Adelaide-class frigate
Category
Production
1978–1992
Quantity
6
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · COLD WAR
20
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
65
frigates category
ⓘ 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
◆Gun Armament2MOD.2
  • Main Gun Calibre76 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
▤Missile Armament1MOD.1
  • VLS Cells8
⬢Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
▲Aviation3MOD.3
◎Sensors & Combat Systems2MOD.2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1978Production started
  2. 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
Adelaide-class frigateSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Chile2——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 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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