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Albatros-class fast attack craft
Photo: Dominik.Tefert at German Wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · Germany · 1976
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Albatros-classfastattackcraft

Albatros-class fast attack craft
Albatros-class fast attack craft Photo: Dominik.Tefert at German Wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Speed
75
Firepower
70
Agility
80
Sensors
65
Range
60
Sea-Keeping
55
Affordability
80
Survivability
50
Versatility
65
Technology
70
Origin Germany
ManufacturerLürssen, Lürssen-Kröger-Werft
CategoryPatrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft
EraCold War
In service1976
Operators3 countries
Quantity10
Data Quality85%
67
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft MASS Rating
9/51
Cold War
11/387
All-Time
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 10 axes scored
Speed
75
Firepower
70
Agility
80
Sensors
65
Range
60
Sea-Keeping
55
Affordability
80
Survivability
50
Versatility
65
Technology
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the patrol boats & fast attack craft category.
01 / Overview
Albatros-class fast attack craft
Country
Production
1976–
Quantity
10
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PATROL BOATS & FAST ATTACK CRAFT · COLD WAR
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
67
patrol boats & fast attack craft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the patrol boats & fast attack craft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification5MOD.5
  • Hull Classificationcomposite
  • Ship TypeFast attack craft
  • Builder / ShipyardLürssen Werft and Kröger
  • Ships in Class10
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Light Displacement398 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)57.8 m
  • Beam7.8 m
  • Draft2.6 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement40
◆Propulsion9MOD.9
  • Propulsion Typediesel
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)4 shafts
  • Number of Engines4
  • Shaft Power13,194 kW
  • Shafts / Screws4
  • Top Speed40 kn
  • Cruise Speed30 kn
  • Range1,300
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament3MOD.3
  • Main GunOTO-Melara 76 mm
  • Main Gun Calibre76 mm
  • Main Gun Count2
⬢Missile Armament4MOD.4
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation5MOD.5
◈Sensors & Combat Systems5MOD.5
▣Survivability5MOD.5
◇Fleet Status7MOD.7
  • Completed10
  • Active0
  • Under Construction0
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired10
  • Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1976Production started
  2. 2005Sale: Tunisia (6 units)
  3. 2010Sale: Ghana (2 units) · $28 M
50
years in service
10
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
Albatros-class fast attack craftSALES2records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2010Ghana2$28.0 M$41.3 M
2005Tunisia6——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
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