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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
Captain-class frigate
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1943–1943
Quantity
78
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · WORLD WAR II
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
94
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
◎Identification5MOD.5
- Laid Down1941
- Launched1942
- Commissioned1943
- Ships in Class78
- In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
- Light Displacement1,140 t
- Standard Displacement1,400 t
▣Dimensions4MOD.4
- Length (overall)93 m
- Length (waterline)93 m
- Beam11 m
- Draft3 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
- Total Complement186
◆Propulsion6MOD.6
- Number of Engines2
- Shaft Power9,994 kW
- Shafts / Screws2
- Top Speed20 kn
- Cruise Speed15 kn
- Range5,000
▤Gun Armament2MOD.2
- Main Gun Calibre76 mm
- Main Gun Count3
⬢Missile Armament1MOD.1
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
- Torpedo Tubes0
- ASW CapabilityYes
- Hull-Mounted SonarYes
- Towed Array SonarNo
◎Aviation4MOD.4
- Embarked Helicopters0
- HangarNo
- Flight DeckNo
- UAV CapabilityNo
◈Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
▣Survivability4MOD.4
◇Fleet Status3MOD.3
- Completed78
- Lost15
- Retired77
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1943Production started
83
years in service
0
years in production
78
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries4country
Captain-class frigateSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  United Kingdom | 78 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
FRIGATES RANKING Frigates · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theFrigatescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
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