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Kyan Sittha-class frigate
Photo: Indian Navy · Wikimedia Commons · GODL-India
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Frigates · Myanmar · 2012
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KyanSittha-classfrigate

Kyan Sittha-class frigate
Kyan Sittha-class frigate Photo: Indian Navy · Wikimedia Commons · GODL-India
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
45
Air Defence
30
ASW Capability
25
Sensors
35
Versatility
40
Endurance
50
Survivability
55
Aviation
20
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Myanmar
ManufacturerNaval Dockyard Headquarters
CategoryFrigates
EraModern Era
In service2012
Operators1 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
38
Frigates MASS Rating
33/33
Modern Era
172/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
45
Air Defence
30
ASW Capability
25
Sensors
35
Versatility
40
Endurance
50
Survivability
55
Aviation
20
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Kyan Sittha-class frigate
Category
Country
Production
2012–
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · MODERN ERA
33
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
38
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 Classificationstealth frigate
  • Ship Typefrigate
  • Builder / ShipyardMyanmar Naval Dockyard
  • Laid Down2012
  • Launched2014
  • Commissioned2014
  • Ships in Class2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Light Displacement3,000 t
▣Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Length (overall)108 m
  • Beam13.5 m
◇Propulsion9MOD.9
  • PropulsionCODAD
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)CODAD with 4 × Pielstick 16PA6STC engines
  • Number of Engines4
  • Shaft Power5,100 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed30 kn
  • Cruise Speed18 kn
  • Range4,000
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
◆Gun Armament5MOD.5
  • Main GunOto Melara 76 mm
  • Main Gun Calibre76 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
  • Secondary Guns3 x AK-630 (NG-18) 6-barrel 30 mm CIWS, 2 x 14.5 mm Gatling Guns
  • CIWS3 x AK-630 (NG-18) 6-barrel 30 mm
▤Missile Armament5MOD.5
⬢Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
▲Aviation5MOD.5
◎Sensors & Combat Systems7MOD.7
  • Air-Search RadarBEL Revati Radar (250 km)
  • Surface / Fire-Control RadarMR-36A, BEL RAWL-02 Mk-IIA
  • Phased-Array RadarNo
  • Combat SystemIntegrated with Indian, Chinese, and Russian systems
  • Aegis / EquivalentNo
  • Electronic WarfareYes
  • Decoy LaunchersType-A FL-NA chaff and flare, FL-NA flare
◈Survivability5MOD.5
▣Fleet Status7MOD.7
  • Completed2
  • Active2
  • Under Construction0
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired0
  • Preserved0
◇Armour1MOD.1
  • Armourclassified
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2012Production started
14
years in service
2
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 2units
2active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE11terms
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A defensive system on fleet aircraft carriers designed to detect, protect against, and mitigate chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats.
Combined diesel and diesel propulsion system, using two diesel engines driving a single shaft via a combining gearbox.
A technique to reduce a ship's magnetic signature by neutralizing its internal magnetic field, minimizing vulnerability to magnetic mines or detection.
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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.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle: a remotely piloted or autonomous aircraft used for reconnaissance, surveillance, or combat missions without a human onboard.
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