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Formidable-class frigate
Photo: U.S. Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
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Frigates · France · 2004
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Formidable-class frigate
Formidable-class frigate Photo: U.S. Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
78
Air Defence
70
ASW Capability
88
Sensors
75
Versatility
80
Endurance
73
Survivability
68
Aviation
82
Technology
77
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin France
ManufacturerNaval Group
CategoryFrigates
EraPost-Cold War
In service2004–2009
Operators1 countries
Quantity6
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
77
Frigates MASS Rating
6/25
Post-Cold War
18/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
78
Air Defence
70
ASW Capability
88
Sensors
75
Versatility
80
Endurance
73
Survivability
68
Aviation
82
Technology
77
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Formidable-class frigate
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2004–2009
Quantity
6
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · POST-COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
77
frigates category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification8MOD.8
  • Hull Classificationstealth frigate
  • Ship TypeFrigate
  • Builder / ShipyardDCNS and ST Engineering (Marine)
  • Laid Down2002
  • Launched2004
  • Commissioned2007
  • Ships in Class6
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement3MOD.3
  • Light Displacement3,200 t
  • Standard Displacement3,200 t
  • Full Load Displacement3,200 t
▣Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length (overall)114.8 m
  • Length (waterline)114.8 m
  • Beam16.3 m
  • Draft6 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
  • Total Complement71
  • Air Wing Personnel19
◆Propulsion9MOD.9
  • PropulsionCODAD
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)CODAD with 4 × MTU 20V 8000 M90 diesels
  • Number of Engines4
  • Shaft Power36,400 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed27 kn
  • Cruise Speed18 kn
  • Range4,200
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament5MOD.5
  • Main GunOTO Melara 76 mm Super Rapid
  • Main Gun Calibre76 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
  • Secondary Guns4 × 12.7 mm HMG, 2 × 25 mm Typhoon Weapon Station
  • CIWSNone listed
⬢Missile Armament7MOD.7
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation5MOD.5
◈Sensors & Combat Systems7MOD.7
▣Survivability5MOD.5
◇Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed6
  • Active6
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned6
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired0
  • Preserved0
◆Armour1MOD.1
  • ArmourNone listed
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2004Production started
  2. 2009Production ended
22
years in service
5
years in production
6
units produced
1
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 6units
6active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE13terms
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.
A defensive system on fleet aircraft carriers designed to detect, protect against, and mitigate chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats.
Combined diesel and diesel propulsion system, using two diesel engines driving a single shaft via a combining gearbox.
A technique to reduce a ship's magnetic signature by neutralizing its internal magnetic field, minimizing vulnerability to magnetic mines or detection.
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.
Cruise missiles designed to strike land targets from naval platforms, typically launched from ships or submarines.
Radar system using multiple small antennas whose signals are combined to create a steerable beam without physical movement, enabling rapid scanning and tracking of multiple targets.
A system of hydrophones towed behind a vessel to detect submarines and torpedoes, minimizing interference from the ship's self-noise.
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