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Le Corse-class frigate
Photo: Renehaas · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Frigates · France · 1952
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LeCorse-classfrigate

Le Corse-class frigate
Le Corse-class frigate Photo: Renehaas · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
45
Air Defence
35
ASW Capability
40
Sensors
30
Versatility
50
Endurance
55
Survivability
40
Aviation
10
Technology
35
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin France
CategoryFrigates
EraEarly Cold War
In service1952–1953
Operators1 countries
Quantity4
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
40
Frigates MASS Rating
21/26
Early Cold War
164/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
45
Air Defence
35
ASW Capability
40
Sensors
30
Versatility
50
Endurance
55
Survivability
40
Aviation
10
Technology
35
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Le Corse-class frigate
Category
Country
Production
1952–1953
Quantity
4
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · EARLY COLD WAR
21
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
40
frigates category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification6MOD.6
  • Ship TypeEscorteur Rapide
  • Laid Down1952
  • Launched1953
  • Commissioned1955
  • Ships in Class4
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Standard Displacement1,508 t
  • Full Load Displacement1,702 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)99.8 m
  • Beam10.3 m
  • Draft4.3 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement198
◆Propulsion6MOD.6
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power14,914 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed27 kn
  • Range4,500
▤Gun Armament2MOD.2
  • Main Gun Calibre57 mm
  • Main Gun Count6
⬢Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
▲Aviation1MOD.1
  • Embarked Helicopters0
◎Sensors & Combat Systems1MOD.1
◈Survivability1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1952Production started
  2. 1953Production ended
74
years in service
1
years in production
4
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
Sonar system installed on the hull of a ship, used for underwater detection and navigation by emitting and receiving sound waves.
A mechanical device that converts steam pressure into rotational energy, used to drive shipboard generators or propulsion systems.
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