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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
Chao Phraya-class frigate
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1974–1992
Quantity
4
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · COLD WAR
52
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
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
◎Identification3MOD.3
- Laid Down1989
- Commissioned1991
- Ships in Class4
◈Displacement2MOD.2
- Standard Displacement1,676 t
- Full Load Displacement1,924 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length (overall)103.2 m
- Beam11.3 m
- Draft3.1 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
- Total Complement168
- Officers22
◆Propulsion7MOD.7
- PropulsionDiesel
- Number of Engines4
- Shaft Power21,926 kW
- Shafts / Screws2
- Top Speed30 kn
- Cruise Speed18 kn
- Range3,500
▤Gun Armament2MOD.2
- Main Gun Calibre100 mm
- Main Gun Count2
⬢Missile Armament1MOD.1
- Anti-Ship MissilesC-801/C-802A
▲Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
- Torpedo Tubes0
- ASW CapabilityYes
- Hull-Mounted SonarYes
◎Aviation3MOD.3
- Embarked Helicopters1
- HangarYes
- Flight DeckYes
◈Sensors & Combat Systems5MOD.5
- Air-Search RadarType 354 Eye Shield
- Surface / Fire-Control RadarType 352C Square Tie
- Combat SystemType ZKJ-3 or STN Atlas mini COSYS
- Electronic WarfareYes
- Decoy LaunchersType 945 GPJ chaff launchers
▣Survivability1MOD.1
- Hull Materialsteel
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1974Production started
- 1992Production ended
52
years in service
18
years in production
4
units produced
1
countries operating
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
06 / MASS Score
FRIGATES RANKING Frigates · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
135FRIGATES52COLD WAR · FRIGATES305PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA · ALL WEAPONS86PERFORMANCE/PRICE · FRIGATES
ⓘ Rankings are within theFrigatescategory.
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Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
Type of internal combustion engine fuel, refined from crude oil.
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.
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