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Baleares-class frigate
Photo: JO1 Lon Cabot, U.S. 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 · Spain · 1970
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Baleares-classfrigate

Baleares-class frigate
Baleares-class frigate Photo: JO1 Lon Cabot, U.S. 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
60
Air Defence
55
ASW Capability
65
Sensors
50
Versatility
60
Endurance
70
Survivability
65
Aviation
40
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Spain
CategoryFrigates
EraCold War
In service1970–1976
Operators2 countries
Quantity5
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
59
Frigates MASS Rating
33/65
Cold War
102/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
60
Air Defence
55
ASW Capability
65
Sensors
50
Versatility
60
Endurance
70
Survivability
65
Aviation
40
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Baleares-class frigate
Category
Country
Production
1970–1976
Quantity
5
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 Typefrigate
  • Builder / ShipyardNavantia, Ferrol, Spain
  • Laid Down1968
  • Commissioned1973
  • Ships in Class5
  • In ServiceNo
◈Displacement3MOD.3
  • Light Displacement3,015 t
  • Standard Displacement3,350 t
  • Full Load Displacement4,177 t
▣Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length (overall)133.6 m
  • Length (waterline)126.5 m
  • Beam14.3 m
  • Draft7.8 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
  • Total Complement256
  • Officers15
◆Propulsion9MOD.9
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)steam-turbine
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power26,100 kW
  • Shafts / Screws1
  • Top Speed28 kn
  • Cruise Speed20 kn
  • Range4,500
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament5MOD.5
  • Main GunMk 42 5-inch/54 caliber gun
  • Main Gun Calibre127 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
  • Secondary Guns2 × 20 mm Meroka CIWS
  • CIWS2 × 20 mm Meroka CIWS
⬢Missile Armament6MOD.6
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation5MOD.5
◈Sensors & Combat Systems7MOD.7
▣Survivability1MOD.1
◇Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed5
  • Active0
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned5
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired5
  • Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1970Production started
  2. 1973Entered service
  3. 1976Production ended
56
years in service
6
years in production
5
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 5units
5active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) rocket or missile: a weapon system used to detect and engage underwater targets, typically deployed from aircraft.
Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
Sonar system installed on the hull of a ship, used for underwater detection and navigation by emitting and receiving sound waves.
A mechanical device that converts steam pressure into rotational energy, used to drive shipboard generators or propulsion systems.
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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