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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Hunter-class frigate
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · MODERN ERA
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification6MOD.6
- Hull Classificationfrigate
- Ship Typeheavy frigate
- Builder / ShipyardBAE Systems Maritime Australia
- Commissioned2032
- Ships in Class6
- In ServiceNo
◈Displacement2MOD.2
- Light Displacement8,167 t
- Full Load Displacement8,800 t
▣Dimensions2MOD.2
- Length (overall)151.4 m
- Beam21.4 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
- Total Complement180
- Air Wing Personnel28
◆Propulsion7MOD.7
- PropulsionCODLOG
- Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)CODLOG with 1 × Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbine, 4 × MTU Type 20V 4000 M53B diesel generators, 2 × electric motors
- Number of Engines5
- Shafts / Screws2
- Top Speed27 kn
- Range7,000
- Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament5MOD.5
- Main Gun5-inch/62 caliber Mark 45 mod 4
- Main Gun Calibre127 mm
- Main Gun Count1
- Secondary Guns2 × 30mm Mk44 Bushmaster II Typhoon Mk-30C RWS
- CIWSRIM-116C RAM
⬢Missile Armament5MOD.5
- VLS Cells32
- Anti-Ship MissilesNaval Strike Missile
- Surface-to-Air MissilesRIM-66 Standard 2, RIM-162 ESSM
- Land-Attack Cruise MissilesYes
- ASW Rocket / MissileNo
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
- Torpedo Tubes4
- ASW CapabilityYes
- Hull-Mounted SonarYes
- Towed Array SonarYes
◎Aviation5MOD.5
- Embarked Helicopters2
- HangarYes
- Flight DeckYes
- Fixed-Wing Aircraft0
- UAV CapabilityYes
◈Sensors & Combat Systems6MOD.6
- Air-Search RadarCEAFAR2 L-band long range surveillance radar, CEAFAR-S S-band multi-function radar
- Phased-Array RadarYes
- Combat SystemAegis combat system, Saab 9LV tactical interface
- Aegis / EquivalentYes
- Electronic WarfareYes
- Decoy Launchers3 x MASS Omnitrap passive IR and RF decoy launchers, 4 x quad Nulka active RF decoy launchers
▣Fleet Status8MOD.8
- Completed0
- Active0
- Under Construction1
- Planned6
- Cancelled0
- Lost0
- Retired0
- Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2024Production started
2
years in service
6
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
FRIGATES RANKING Frigates · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theFrigatescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE11terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
Aegis combat system or equivalent refers to naval combat systems integrating radar, missiles, and guns for air defense and anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
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.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle: a remotely piloted or autonomous aircraft used for reconnaissance, surveillance, or combat missions without a human onboard.
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