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Karel Doorman-class frigate
Photo: United States Navy, Photographer’s Mate Airman Jeremy L. Grisham · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Frigates · 1991
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KarelDoorman-classfrigate

Karel Doorman-class frigate
Karel Doorman-class frigate Photo: United States Navy, Photographer’s Mate Airman Jeremy L. Grisham · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
75
Air Defence
60
ASW Capability
70
Sensors
65
Versatility
80
Endurance
70
Survivability
60
Aviation
50
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ManufacturerDamen Group
CategoryFrigates
EraCold War
In service1991–1995
Operators3 countries
Quantity8
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
68
Frigates MASS Rating
13/65
Cold War
57/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
75
Air Defence
60
ASW Capability
70
Sensors
65
Versatility
80
Endurance
70
Survivability
60
Aviation
50
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Karel Doorman-class frigate
Category
Prime contractor
Production
1991–1995
Quantity
8
Unit Price (current)
$496.4M↗ 136% inflation · 1991→2025
Original Price
$210.0M (1991)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$496.4M
Original: $210.0M (1991)
Inflation: +%136
68
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 Classificationfrigate
  • Ship TypeMulti-purpose frigate
  • Builder / ShipyardDamen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding
  • Laid Down1985
  • Launched1988
  • Commissioned1991
  • Ships in Class8
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Light Displacement3,500 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)122.225 m
  • Beam14.326 m
  • Draft6.096 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement154
◆Propulsion6MOD.6
  • PropulsionCODOG
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)CODOG with 2 gas turbines and 6 diesel engines
  • Number of Engines6
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed30 kn
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament5MOD.5
  • Main GunOTO Melara 76 mm
  • Main Gun Calibre76 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
  • Secondary GunsFN MAG 7.62 mm, Browning M2 12.7 mm
  • CIWSGoalkeeper
⬢Missile Armament6MOD.6
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation4MOD.4
◈Sensors & Combat Systems7MOD.7
▣Survivability1MOD.1
◇Cost1MOD.1
  • Unit Cost210,000,000 USD
◆Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed8
  • Active7
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned8
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired1
  • Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1991Production started
  2. 1995Production ended
  3. 2008First deployment: Operation Atalanta
35
years in service
4
years in production
8
units produced
3
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory3country · 7units
7active
Karel Doorman-class frigateSALES3records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Belgium2——
—Chile2——
—Portugal2——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE10terms
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.
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.
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