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Kang Ding-class frigate
Photo: ROCN (Republic of China Navy) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Frigates · France · 1994
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KangDing-classfrigate

Kang Ding-class frigate
Kang Ding-class frigate Photo: ROCN (Republic of China Navy) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
55
Air Defence
45
ASW Capability
70
Sensors
50
Versatility
60
Endurance
65
Survivability
55
Aviation
40
Technology
58
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin France
ManufacturerNaval Group
CategoryFrigates
EraPost-Cold War
In service1994
Operators1 countries
Quantity6
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
56
Frigates MASS Rating
21/25
Post-Cold War
122/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
55
Air Defence
45
ASW Capability
70
Sensors
50
Versatility
60
Endurance
65
Survivability
55
Aviation
40
Technology
58
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Kang Ding-class frigate
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1994–
Quantity
6
Unit Price (current)
$4.1B↗ 136% inflation · 1991→2025
Original Price
$1.8B (1991)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · POST-COLD WAR
21
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$4.1B
Original: $1.8B (1991)
Inflation: +%136
56
frigates category
ⓘ 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 Typefrigate
  • Builder / ShipyardDCNS
  • Commissioned1996
  • Ships in Class6
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Light Displacement3,200 t
  • Full Load Displacement3,200 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)125 m
  • Beam15.4 m
  • Draft4.1 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
  • Total Complement141
  • Officers12
◆Propulsion9MOD.9
  • PropulsionDiesel
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)CODAD
  • Number of Engines4
  • Shaft Power15,660 kW
  • Top Speed25 kn
  • Cruise Speed15 kn
  • Range4,000
  • Endurance50 day
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament5MOD.5
  • Main GunOTO Melara 76 mm/62 Mk 75
  • Main Gun Calibre76 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
  • Secondary GunsBofors 40 mm L/70
  • CIWSPhalanx CIWS
⬢Missile Armament6MOD.6
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation5MOD.5
◈Sensors & Combat Systems6MOD.6
▣Survivability5MOD.5
◇Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed6
  • Active6
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned0
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired0
  • Preserved0
◆Armour1MOD.1
  • ArmourOn sensitive areas (munition magazine and control centre)
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1991Sale: Taiwan (6 units) · $3.0 Mr
  2. 1994Production started
32
years in service
6
units produced
1
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
Kang Ding-class frigateSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1991Taiwan6$3.00 Mr$7.09 Mr
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE11terms
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.
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.
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.
A system of hydrophones towed behind a vessel to detect submarines and torpedoes, minimizing interference from the ship's self-noise.
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