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Brooke-class frigate
Photo: PHC T.R. Dupree, 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 · United States · 1963
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Brooke-classfrigate

Brooke-class frigate
Brooke-class frigate Photo: PHC T.R. Dupree, 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
60
Versatility
70
Endurance
75
Survivability
65
Aviation
40
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
CategoryFrigates
EraCold War
In service1963–1968
Operators2 countries
Quantity6
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
62
Frigates MASS Rating
27/65
Cold War
90/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
60
Air Defence
55
ASW Capability
65
Sensors
60
Versatility
70
Endurance
75
Survivability
65
Aviation
40
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Brooke-class frigate
Category
Production
1963–1968
Quantity
6
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · COLD WAR
27
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
62
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 ClassificationFFG
  • Ship TypeGuided missile frigate
  • Builder / ShipyardLockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company, Bath Iron Works
  • Laid Down1962
  • Commissioned1966
  • Ships in Class6
  • In ServiceNo
◈Displacement3MOD.3
  • Light Displacement2,640 t
  • Standard Displacement2,640 t
  • Full Load Displacement3,426 t
▣Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length (overall)126.49 m
  • Length (waterline)118.87 m
  • Beam13.41 m
  • Draft4.42 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
  • Total Complement228
  • Officers14
◆Propulsion8MOD.8
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)2 Foster Wheeler boilers, 1 geared steam turbine, 1 screw
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power26,100 kW
  • Shafts / Screws1
  • Top Speed27.2 kn
  • Range4,000
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament3MOD.3
  • Main Gun5-inch/38 caliber gun
  • Main Gun Calibre127 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
⬢Missile Armament5MOD.5
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation5MOD.5
◈Sensors & Combat Systems7MOD.7
▣Survivability3MOD.3
◇Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed6
  • Active0
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned19
  • Cancelled13
  • Lost0
  • Retired6
  • Preserved0
◆Armour1MOD.1
  • Armournone
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1963Production started
  2. 1966Entered service
  3. 1968Production ended
63
years in service
5
years in production
6
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 6units
6active
Brooke-class frigateSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Pakistan6——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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.
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.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle: a remotely piloted or autonomous aircraft used for reconnaissance, surveillance, or combat missions without a human onboard.
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