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Almirante Padilla-class frigate
Photo: Ligia Cohen, US Navy · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
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Frigates · Colombia · 1982
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AlmirantePadilla-classfrigate

Almirante Padilla-class frigate
Almirante Padilla-class frigate Photo: Ligia Cohen, US Navy · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
65
Air Defence
50
ASW Capability
55
Sensors
50
Versatility
70
Endurance
75
Survivability
60
Aviation
40
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Colombia
CategoryFrigates
EraCold War
In service1982–1983
Operators1 countries
Quantity4
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
59
Frigates MASS Rating
33/65
Cold War
102/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
65
Air Defence
50
ASW Capability
55
Sensors
50
Versatility
70
Endurance
75
Survivability
60
Aviation
40
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Almirante Padilla-class frigate
Category
Country
Production
1982–1983
Quantity
4
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · COLD WAR
33
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
59
frigates category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification7MOD.7
  • Hull ClassificationFrigate
  • Ship TypeType FS 1500
  • Builder / ShipyardHowaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
  • Laid Down1981
  • Commissioned1983
  • Ships in Class4
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement3MOD.3
  • Light Displacement1,500 t
  • Standard Displacement1,600 t
  • Full Load Displacement2,100 t
▣Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length (overall)99.1 m
  • Length (waterline)90 m
  • Beam11.3 m
  • Draft3.7 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement94
◆Propulsion9MOD.9
  • PropulsionCODAD
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)CODAD
  • Number of Engines4
  • Shaft Power15,660 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed27 kn
  • Cruise Speed14 kn
  • Range7,000
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament5MOD.5
  • Main GunOTO Melara 76 mm/62 cal Strales Compact
  • Main Gun Calibre76 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
  • Secondary GunsBreda 40 mm/70
  • CIWSSimbad
⬢Missile Armament6MOD.6
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation5MOD.5
◈Sensors & Combat Systems7MOD.7
▣Survivability5MOD.5
◇Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed4
  • Active4
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned4
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired0
  • Preserved0
◆Armour1MOD.1
  • Armournone
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1982Production started
  2. 1983Production ended
44
years in service
1
years in production
4
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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.
Combined diesel and diesel propulsion system, using two diesel engines driving a single shaft via a combining gearbox.
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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