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Anzac-class frigate
Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Holly L. Herline · 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 · Australia · 1993
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Anzac-classfrigate

Anzac-class frigate
Anzac-class frigate Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Holly L. Herline · 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
75
Air Defence
65
ASW Capability
80
Sensors
70
Versatility
85
Endurance
80
Survivability
75
Aviation
70
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Australia
ManufacturerTenix
CategoryFrigates
EraPost-Cold War
In service1993–2006
Operators2 countries
Quantity10
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
75
Frigates MASS Rating
8/25
Post-Cold War
24/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
75
Air Defence
65
ASW Capability
80
Sensors
70
Versatility
85
Endurance
80
Survivability
75
Aviation
70
Technology
75
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Anzac-class frigate
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1993–2006
Quantity
10
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · POST-COLD WAR
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
75
frigates category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification8MOD.8
  • Hull ClassificationFrigate
  • Ship TypeFrigate
  • Builder / ShipyardAMECON
  • Laid Down1993
  • Launched1995
  • Commissioned1996
  • Ships in Class10
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Full Load Displacement3,600 t
▣Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length (overall)118 m
  • Length (waterline)109 m
  • Beam14.8 m
  • Draft4.35 m
◇Complement3MOD.3
  • Total Complement179
  • Officers22
  • Air Wing Personnel16
◆Propulsion9MOD.9
  • PropulsionCODOG
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG)
  • Number of Engines3
  • Shaft Power22,500 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed27 kn
  • Cruise Speed18 kn
  • Range6,000
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament5MOD.5
  • Main Gun5"/54 calibre Mark 45 mod 2
  • Main Gun Calibre127 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
  • Secondary Guns.50cal machine guns
  • CIWSVulcan Phalanx
⬢Missile Armament6MOD.6
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation4MOD.4
◈Sensors & Combat Systems7MOD.7
▣Survivability5MOD.5
◇Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed10
  • Active9
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned12
  • Cancelled2
  • Lost0
  • Retired1
  • Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1993Production started
  2. 2003First deployment: 2003 invasion of Iraq
  3. 2006Production ended
33
years in service
13
years in production
10
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
ANZAC-CLASS FRIGATE · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE9terms
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-electric and Gas propulsion system used in naval vessels, switching between diesel engines for low-speed cruising and gas turbines for high-speed operation.
A technique to reduce a ship's magnetic signature by neutralizing its internal magnetic field, minimizing vulnerability to magnetic mines or detection.
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.
Radar system using multiple small antennas whose signals are combined to create a steerable beam without physical movement, enabling rapid scanning and tracking of multiple targets.
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