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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
Al Madinah-class frigate
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification7MOD.7
- Ship TypeFrigate
- Builder / ShipyardArsenal de Lorient, CNIM
- Laid Down1981
- Launched1983
- Commissioned1985
- Ships in Class4
- In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
- Standard Displacement1,990 t
- Full Load Displacement2,610 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length (overall)114.9 m
- Beam12.5 m
- Draft4.67 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
- Total Complement179
◆Propulsion7MOD.7
- PropulsionDiesel
- Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)2 shaft, SEMT Pielstick diesel engines
- Number of Engines2
- Shaft Power24,247 kW
- Shafts / Screws2
- Top Speed30 kn
- Range8,000
▤Gun Armament5MOD.5
- Main Gun100 mm/55 compact gun
- Main Gun Calibre100 mm
- Main Gun Count1
- Secondary Guns2 × twin 40 mm/70 Breda Bofors guns
- CIWSNone
⬢Missile Armament3MOD.3
- Anti-Ship MissilesOtomat mk 2
- Surface-to-Air MissilesCrotale
- Land-Attack Cruise MissilesYes
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
- Torpedo Tubes4
- ASW CapabilityYes
- Hull-Mounted SonarYes
- Towed Array SonarNo
◎Aviation3MOD.3
- Embarked Helicopters1
- HangarYes
- Flight DeckYes
◈Sensors & Combat Systems6MOD.6
- Air-Search RadarThompson CSF – Sea Tiger DRBV-15
- Surface / Fire-Control RadarDecca 1226, DRBC-32E
- Phased-Array RadarNo
- Combat SystemSENIT VI CCS
- Electronic WarfareYes
- Decoy LaunchersCSEE Dagaie
▣Survivability3MOD.3
- CBRN CitadelNo
- Hull MaterialSteel
- Automated Damage ControlYes
◇Armour1MOD.1
- ArmourNone
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1980Sale: Saudi Arabia (4 units)
- 1981Production started
- 1985Entered service
- 1986Production ended
45
years in service
5
years in production
4
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Al Madinah-class frigateSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 |  Saudi Arabia | 4 | — | — |
ⓘ "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 PAGE8terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
Automated Damage Control is a shipboard system that detects, assesses, and mitigates combat damage on aircraft carriers using sensors and software to enhance response speed and reduce crew workload.
Type of internal combustion engine fuel, refined from crude oil.
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.
Sonar system installed on the hull of a ship, used for underwater detection and navigation by emitting and receiving sound waves.
Cruise missiles designed to strike land targets from naval platforms, typically launched from ships or submarines.
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