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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Asheville-class patrol frigate
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · WORLD WAR II
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification1MOD.1
- In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
- Light Displacement1,370 t
- Full Load Displacement1,830 t
▣Dimensions4MOD.4
- Length (overall)86.3 m
- Length (waterline)91.8 m
- Beam11.13 m
- Draft2.74 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
- Total Complement107
◆Propulsion6MOD.6
- PropulsionSteam Turbine
- Number of Engines2
- Shaft Power4,100 kW
- Shafts / Screws2
- Top Speed20 kn
- Range7,200
▤Gun Armament2MOD.2
- Main Gun Calibre102 mm
- Main Gun Count2
⬢Underwater Warfare1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1942Production started
- 1944Production ended
84
years in service
2
years in production
151
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Asheville-class patrol frigate 
06 / MASS Score
FRIGATES RANKING Frigates · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theFrigatescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
A mechanical device that converts steam pressure into rotational energy, used to drive shipboard generators or propulsion systems.
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