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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the corvettes category.
01 / Overview
Espora-class corvette
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1985–2004
Quantity
6
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CORVETTES · COLD WAR
44
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the corvettes category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification6MOD.6
- Hull ClassificationCorvette
- Ship TypeCorvette
- Builder / ShipyardAFNE "Río Santiago"
- Commissioned1985
- Ships in Class6
- In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
- Light Displacement1,560 t
- Full Load Displacement1,790 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length (overall)91.2 m
- Beam11 m
- Draft3.33 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
- Total Complement93
- Officers11
◆Propulsion7MOD.7
- PropulsionDiesel
- Number of Engines2
- Shaft Power16,853 kW
- Shafts / Screws2
- Top Speed27 kn
- Cruise Speed18 kn
- Range4,000
▤Gun Armament4MOD.4
- Main GunOto Melara 76 mm/62
- Main Gun Calibre76 mm
- Main Gun Count1
- Secondary GunsDARDO twin 40 mm
⬢Missile Armament1MOD.1
- Anti-Ship MissilesMM38 Exocet
▲Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
- Torpedo Tubes6
- ASW CapabilityYes
- Hull-Mounted SonarYes
◎Aviation3MOD.3
- Embarked Helicopters1
- HangarYes
- Flight DeckYes
◈Sensors & Combat Systems4MOD.4
- Air-Search RadarThales DA-05/2
- Surface / Fire-Control RadarThales DA-05/2
- Combat SystemSignaal Sewaco
- Electronic WarfareYes
▣Fleet Status2MOD.2
- Completed6
- Active3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1985Production started
- 2004Production ended
41
years in service
19
years in production
6
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
CORVETTES RANKING Corvettes · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theCorvettescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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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