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Diogo Gomes-class frigate
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Frigates · United Kingdom · 1943
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DiogoGomes-classfrigate

Diogo Gomes-class frigate
Diogo Gomes-class frigate Photo: Xandu · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
25
Air Defence
15
ASW Capability
45
Sensors
30
Versatility
20
Endurance
40
Survivability
30
Aviation
10
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerCharles Hill & Sons, Fleming and Ferguson
CategoryFrigates
EraWorld War II
In service1943–1944
Operators2 countries
Quantity151
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
28
Frigates MASS Rating
15/15
World War II
194/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
25
Air Defence
15
ASW Capability
45
Sensors
30
Versatility
20
Endurance
40
Survivability
30
Aviation
10
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Diogo Gomes-class frigate
Category
Production
1943–1944
Quantity
151
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · WORLD WAR II
15
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
28
frigates category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification4MOD.4
  • Hull ClassificationRiver-class frigate
  • Ship Typefrigate
  • Ships in Class151
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Light Displacement1,370 t
  • Full Load Displacement1,830 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)86.27 m
  • Beam11 m
  • Draft2.74 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement107
◆Propulsion9MOD.9
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)2 × Admiralty 3-drum boilers, reciprocating vertical triple expansion
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power4,101 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed20 kn
  • Cruise Speed12 kn
  • Range7,200
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament4MOD.4
  • Main GunQF 4 inch Mk XIX naval gun
  • Main Gun Calibre102 mm
  • Main Gun Count2
  • Secondary GunsQF 20 mm Oerlikon A/A
▲Underwater Warfare2MOD.2
◎Aviation5MOD.5
◈Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
▣Survivability2MOD.2
◇Fleet Status7MOD.7
  • Completed151
  • Active0
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned30
  • Cancelled2
  • Lost17
  • Preserved4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1943Production started
  2. 1944Production ended
83
years in service
1
years in production
151
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 5units
5active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
A mechanical device that converts steam pressure into rotational energy, used to drive shipboard generators or propulsion systems.
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