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Frigates · India · 1988
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Brahmaputra-classfrigate

Brahmaputra-class frigate
Brahmaputra-class frigate Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
65
Air Defence
55
ASW Capability
50
Sensors
55
Versatility
60
Endurance
65
Survivability
60
Aviation
40
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin India
ManufacturerGarden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
CategoryFrigates
EraCold War
In service1988
Operators1 countries
Quantity3
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
57
Frigates MASS Rating
37/65
Cold War
110/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
65
Air Defence
55
ASW Capability
50
Sensors
55
Versatility
60
Endurance
65
Survivability
60
Aviation
40
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Brahmaputra-class frigate
Category
Country
Production
1988–
Quantity
3
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
◎Identification6MOD.6
  • Hull ClassificationProject 16A
  • Ship TypeGuided-missile frigate
  • Builder / ShipyardGarden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
  • Commissioned1995
  • Ships in Class3
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Standard Displacement3,600 t
  • Full Load Displacement3,850 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)126.4 m
  • Beam14.5 m
  • Draft4.5 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement300
◆Propulsion8MOD.8
▤Gun Armament5MOD.5
  • Main GunOTO Melara 76 mm
  • Main Gun Calibre76 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
  • Secondary GunsAK-630 30 mm
  • CIWSAK-630
⬢Missile Armament3MOD.3
  • VLS Cells24
  • Anti-Ship MissilesKh-35
  • Surface-to-Air MissilesBarak
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation3MOD.3
◈Sensors & Combat Systems5MOD.5
  • Air-Search RadarBEL RAWS-03, BEL/Signaal RAWL-02
  • Surface / Fire-Control RadarBEL RAWS-03
  • Combat SystemBEL combat data systems
  • Electronic WarfareYes
  • Decoy Launcherschaff/flare launcher, Super Barricade, Graesby G738/BEL TOTED
▣Fleet Status4MOD.4
  • Completed3
  • Active2
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1988Production started
38
years in service
3
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 2units
2active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
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 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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