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Jacinto-class corvette
Photo: United States Navy, Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ty Swartz · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Corvettes · United Kingdom · 1982
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Jacinto-class corvette
Jacinto-class corvette Photo: United States Navy, Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ty Swartz · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
45
Speed & Agility
50
Sensors
30
Anti-Surface Capability
55
Affordability
80
Littoral Suitability
75
Survivability
40
Versatility
60
Technology
35
Endurance
55
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerHall, Russell & Company
CategoryCorvettes
EraCold War
In service1982–1982
Operators2 countries
Quantity5
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
53
Corvettes MASS Rating
28/44
Cold War
92/253
All-Time
Corvettes · 10 axes scored
Firepower
45
Speed & Agility
50
Sensors
30
Anti-Surface Capability
55
Affordability
80
Littoral Suitability
75
Survivability
40
Versatility
60
Technology
35
Endurance
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the corvettes category.
01 / Overview
Jacinto-class corvette
Category
Prime contractor
Production
1982–1982
Quantity
5
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CORVETTES · COLD WAR
28
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
57
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
53
corvettes category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the corvettes category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification8MOD.8
  • Hull ClassificationPatrol boat
  • Ship TypeOffshore Patrol Vessel
  • Builder / ShipyardHall, Russell & Company
  • Laid Down1982
  • Launched1983
  • Commissioned1983
  • Ships in Class5
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Light Displacement664 t
  • Full Load Displacement712 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)62.6 m
  • Beam10 m
  • Draft2.71 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement31
◆Propulsion8MOD.8
  • PropulsionDiesel
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)CODAD (Combined Diesel And Diesel)
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power346 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed28 kn
  • Cruise Speed17 kn
  • Range2,500
▤Gun Armament4MOD.4
  • Main GunOTO Melara 76/62C (Compact) 76mm/L62 DP autocannon
  • Main Gun Calibre76 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
  • Secondary GunsDS25 DefenceSeahawk 25mm RCWS, 2 × Mk.16 20mm cannons, 2 × M2 Browning 12.7mm HMGs
⬢Missile Armament1MOD.1
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation5MOD.5
◈Sensors & Combat Systems6MOD.6
  • Air-Search RadarSea Eagle X & S bands Surface Search & Navigation Radars by GEM Elettronica (Hull 35); Sharpeye™ X & S-band Surface Search & Navigation Radars by Kelvin Hughes (Hulls 36 & 37)
  • Surface / Fire-Control RadarSee air_search_radar
  • Phased-Array RadarNo
  • Combat System9LV Mk4 Compact CMS (Hull 35); Ultra Electronics Fire Control System (Hulls 36 & 37)
  • Aegis / EquivalentNo
  • Electronic WarfareYes
▣Survivability5MOD.5
◇Armour1MOD.1
  • ArmourBelted steel
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1982Production started
44
years in service
0
years in production
5
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Jacinto-class corvette 1982
05 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
Jacinto-class corvetteSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Philippines3——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
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A technique to reduce a ship's magnetic signature by neutralizing its internal magnetic field, minimizing vulnerability to magnetic mines or detection.
Type of internal combustion engine fuel, refined from crude oil.
Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
Cruise missiles designed to strike land targets from naval platforms, typically launched from ships or submarines.
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