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Alpino-class frigate
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Frigates · Italy · 1963
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Alpino-classfrigate

Alpino-class frigate
Alpino-class frigate Photo: Javier Bueno Iturbe · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.1 es
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
60
Air Defence
50
ASW Capability
55
Sensors
50
Versatility
65
Endurance
70
Survivability
60
Aviation
40
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Italy
ManufacturerFincantieri
CategoryFrigates
EraCold War
In service1963–1968
Operators1 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
57
Frigates MASS Rating
37/65
Cold War
110/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
60
Air Defence
50
ASW Capability
55
Sensors
50
Versatility
65
Endurance
70
Survivability
60
Aviation
40
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Alpino-class frigate
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1963–1968
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · COLD WAR
37
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
57
frigates category
ⓘ 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 / ShipyardCantieri Navali Riuniti (CNR)
  • Laid Down1963
  • Launched1967
  • Commissioned1968
  • Ships in Class2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Standard Displacement2,000 t
  • Full Load Displacement2,700 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)113.3 m
  • Beam13.1 m
  • Draft3.8 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement263
◆Propulsion8MOD.8
  • PropulsionCODAG
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)CODAG system with 2 gas turbines and 4 diesel engines
  • Number of Engines6
  • Shaft Power31,800 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed29 kn
  • Cruise Speed24 kn
  • Range3,500
▤Gun Armament3MOD.3
  • Main Gun6 × Oto Melara 76mm/L62 Allargato
  • Main Gun Calibre76 mm
  • Main Gun Count6
⬢Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
▲Aviation3MOD.3
◎Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
  • Air-Search RadarSPS-12 Search|SPQ-2 air/surface search/navigation
  • Surface / Fire-Control RadarSPQ-2 air/surface search/navigation
  • Electronic WarfareYes
◈Fleet Status2MOD.2
  • Active0
  • Retired2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1963Production started
  2. 1968Production ended
63
years in service
5
years in production
2
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.
Combined diesel-electric and gas propulsion system integrating diesel engines for cruising and gas turbines for high-speed operation.
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.
A system of hydrophones towed behind a vessel to detect submarines and torpedoes, minimizing interference from the ship's self-noise.
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