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Frigates · 1860
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armored frigate Photo: Игорь Терёхин · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
40
Air Defence
20
ASW Capability
10
Sensors
25
Versatility
50
Endurance
60
Survivability
55
Aviation
0
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
70
CategoryFrigates
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1860
Operators49 countries
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
33
Frigates MASS Rating
11/56
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
186/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
40
Air Defence
20
ASW Capability
10
Sensors
25
Versatility
50
Endurance
60
Survivability
55
Aviation
0
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
armored frigate
Category
Production
1860–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
33
frigates category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Propulsion1MOD.1
▣Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
◇Aviation3MOD.3
◆Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1860Production started
166
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 49 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
A mechanical device that converts steam pressure into rotational energy, used to drive shipboard generators or propulsion systems.
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