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Gepard-class frigate
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Frigates · Russia · 1991
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Gepard-classfrigate

Gepard-class frigate
Gepard-class frigate Photo: Indian Navy · Wikimedia Commons · GODL-India
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
45
Air Defence
20
ASW Capability
25
Sensors
35
Versatility
40
Endurance
50
Survivability
30
Aviation
15
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
55
Origin Russia
CategoryFrigates
EraCold War
In service1991–2016
Operators2 countries
Quantity6
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
33
Frigates MASS Rating
62/65
Cold War
186/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
45
Air Defence
20
ASW Capability
25
Sensors
35
Versatility
40
Endurance
50
Survivability
30
Aviation
15
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Gepard-class frigate
Category
Country
Production
1991–2016
Quantity
6
Unit Price (current)
$175.0M
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · COLD WAR
62
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$175.0M
Inflation: +%0
33
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 ClassificationProject 11661
  • Ship TypeFrigate
  • Builder / ShipyardZelenodolsk Plant Gorky
  • Laid Down1991
  • Launched1993
  • Commissioned2002
  • Ships in Class6
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Standard Displacement1,500 t
  • Full Load Displacement2,500 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)102.4 m
  • Beam15 m
  • Draft5.7 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement94
◆Propulsion7MOD.7
  • PropulsionCODOG
  • Number of Engines3
  • Shaft Power34,600 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed29 kn
  • Range4,000
  • Endurance60 day
▤Gun Armament4MOD.4
  • Main GunAK-176M/MA
  • Main Gun Calibre76.2 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
  • CIWSAK-630M
⬢Missile Armament4MOD.4
▲Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
◎Aviation2MOD.2
◈Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
▣Survivability1MOD.1
  • Hull MaterialSteel and aluminium-magnesium
◇Cost1MOD.1
  • Unit Cost11,661 USD
◆Fleet Status4MOD.4
  • Completed6
  • Active6
  • Planned10
  • Cancelled2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1991Production started
  2. 2010First deployment: Arab Spring
  3. 2016Production ended
35
years in service
25
years in production
6
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
GEPARD-CLASS FRIGATE · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·100% loss
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
Combined Diesel-electric and Gas propulsion system used in naval vessels, switching between diesel engines for low-speed cruising and gas turbines for high-speed operation.
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.
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