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Bronstein-class frigate
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Frigates · United States · 1962
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Bronstein-class frigate
Bronstein-class frigate Photo: PH3 Petty, 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
45
Air Defence
35
ASW Capability
50
Sensors
40
Versatility
55
Endurance
60
Survivability
50
Aviation
20
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
CategoryFrigates
EraEarly Cold War
In service1962–1963
Operators2 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
46
Frigates MASS Rating
10/26
Early Cold War
143/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
45
Air Defence
35
ASW Capability
50
Sensors
40
Versatility
55
Endurance
60
Survivability
50
Aviation
20
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Bronstein-class frigate
Category
Production
1962–1963
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · EARLY COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
46
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 / ShipyardAvondale Shipyards
  • Laid Down1961
  • Launched1962
  • Commissioned1963
  • Ships in Class2
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Standard Displacement2,360 t
  • Full Load Displacement2,960 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)113.4 m
  • Beam12.5 m
  • Draft7.01 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
  • Total Complement196
  • Officers16
◆Propulsion6MOD.6
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Number of Engines1
  • Shaft Power16,405 kW
  • Shafts / Screws1
  • Top Speed26 kn
  • Range4,000
▤Gun Armament3MOD.3
  • Main GunTwin 3"/50 caliber MK 33 guns
  • Main Gun Calibre76 mm
  • Main Gun Count2
⬢Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
▲Aviation4MOD.4
◎Sensors & Combat Systems6MOD.6
◈Survivability1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1962Production started
  2. 1963Production ended
64
years in service
1
years in production
2
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
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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