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Garcia-class frigate
Photo: PH2 Lavrich, U.S. Navy · 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 · United States · 1963
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Garcia-classfrigate

Garcia-class frigate
Garcia-class frigate Photo: PH2 Lavrich, U.S. Navy · 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
60
Air Defence
45
ASW Capability
70
Sensors
50
Versatility
65
Endurance
75
Survivability
60
Aviation
30
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
ManufacturerDefoe Shipbuilding Company, Avondale Shipyard, Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company
CategoryFrigates
EraCold War
In service1963–1968
Operators3 countries
Quantity11
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
58
Frigates MASS Rating
36/65
Cold War
107/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
60
Air Defence
45
ASW Capability
70
Sensors
50
Versatility
65
Endurance
75
Survivability
60
Aviation
30
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Garcia-class frigate
Category
Production
1963–1968
Quantity
11
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · COLD WAR
36
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
58
frigates category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification7MOD.7
  • Hull ClassificationDE (until 1975), FF (from 1975)
  • Ship TypeFrigate
  • Builder / ShipyardVarious
  • Laid Down1962
  • Commissioned1964
  • Ships in Class11
  • In ServiceNo
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Light Displacement2,624 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)126.34 m
  • Beam13.44 m
  • Draft7.47 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
  • Total Complement247
  • Officers16
◆Propulsion9MOD.9
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)2 Foster-Wheeler boilers, 1 steam turbine, single screw
  • Number of Engines1
  • Shaft Power26,100 kW
  • Shafts / Screws1
  • Top Speed27 kn
  • Cruise Speed20 kn
  • Range4,000
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament3MOD.3
  • Main Gun2 × 5-inch/38 caliber Mk 30 guns
  • Main Gun Calibre127 mm
  • Main Gun Count2
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation5MOD.5
◈Sensors & Combat Systems6MOD.6
◇Fleet Status7MOD.7
  • Completed11
  • Active0
  • Under Construction0
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired11
  • Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1963Production started
  2. 1964Entered service
  3. 1968Production ended
63
years in service
5
years in production
11
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Garcia-class frigateSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Brazil4——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) rocket or missile: a weapon system used to detect and engage underwater targets, typically deployed from aircraft.
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.
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.
A mechanical device that converts steam pressure into rotational energy, used to drive shipboard generators or propulsion systems.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle: a remotely piloted or autonomous aircraft used for reconnaissance, surveillance, or combat missions without a human onboard.
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