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Diamond-classsixth-ratefrigate

Frigates · United Kingdom · 1848
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Diamond-classsixth-ratefrigate

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
30
Air Defence
10
ASW Capability
0
Sensors
5
Versatility
40
Endurance
60
Survivability
35
Aviation
0
Technology
5
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerHMNB Devonport
CategoryFrigates
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1848
Operators2 countries
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
23
Frigates MASS Rating
40/56
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
226/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
30
Air Defence
10
ASW Capability
0
Sensors
5
Versatility
40
Endurance
60
Survivability
35
Aviation
0
Technology
5
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Diamond-class sixth-rate frigate
Category
Prime contractor
Production
1848–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
40
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
23
frigates category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification3MOD.3
  • Hull Classificationsixth-rate
  • Ship Typefrigate
  • Ships in Class28
◈Displacement3MOD.3
  • Light Displacement450 t
  • Standard Displacement500 t
  • Full Load Displacement550 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)35 m
  • Beam9 m
  • Draft4 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
  • Total Complement150
  • Officers19
◆Propulsion1MOD.1
▤Gun Armament2MOD.2
  • Main Gun Calibre42 mm
  • Main Gun Count28
⬢Aviation2MOD.2
▲Survivability1MOD.1
  • Hull Materialwood
◎Armour1MOD.1
  • Armournone
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1774Entered service
  2. 1848Production started
178
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 6units
6active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
A flat surface or structure on an aircraft that generates lift or thrust, typically used to describe the wings or rotor blades of fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft.
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