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G-class frigate
Photo: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Frigates · United States · 1981
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G-classfrigate

G-class frigate
G-class frigate Photo: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
75
Air Defence
70
ASW Capability
65
Sensors
70
Versatility
80
Endurance
60
Survivability
75
Aviation
60
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United States
CategoryFrigates
EraPost-Cold War
In service1981–2007
Operators4 countries
Quantity8
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
70
Frigates MASS Rating
11/25
Post-Cold War
45/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
75
Air Defence
70
ASW Capability
65
Sensors
70
Versatility
80
Endurance
60
Survivability
75
Aviation
60
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
G-class frigate
Category
Production
1981–2007
Quantity
8
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · POST-COLD WAR
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
70
frigates category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification5MOD.5
  • Hull ClassificationFrigate
  • Ship TypeGuided-missile frigate
  • Laid Down1979
  • Ships in Class8
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Full Load Displacement4,165.6 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)135.6 m
  • Beam13.7 m
  • Draft6.7 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
  • Total Complement222
  • Officers19
◆Propulsion9MOD.9
  • PropulsionGas Turbine
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)COGAG
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power30,565 kW
  • Shafts / Screws1
  • Top Speed30 kn
  • Cruise Speed18 kn
  • Range5,000
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament4MOD.4
  • Main GunOTO Melara 76 mm DP gun
  • Main Gun Calibre76 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
  • CIWSMk 15 Phalanx
⬢Missile Armament6MOD.6
▲Underwater Warfare2MOD.2
◎Aviation5MOD.5
◈Sensors & Combat Systems5MOD.5
▣Survivability3MOD.3
◇Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed8
  • Active8
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned8
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired0
  • Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1981Production started
  2. 2007Production ended
  3. 2010Entered service
45
years in service
26
years in production
8
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 3 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
G-class frigate 1981
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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.
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.
A type of internal combustion engine that generates power using a turbine driven by gas expansion.
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