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Leander-class frigate
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Frigates · United Kingdom · 1963
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Leander-classfrigate

Leander-class frigate
Leander-class frigate Photo: HMS Apollo · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
65
Air Defence
55
ASW Capability
70
Sensors
60
Versatility
80
Endurance
75
Survivability
65
Aviation
50
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerJohn Brown & Company, Cammell Laird, Harland and Wolff, Vickers-Armstrongs, Swan Hunter, R. & W. Hawthorn, Leslie and Company, HMNB Devonport, Scotts Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, HMNB Portsmouth, J. Samuel White, Yarrow Shipbuilders Limited, VT Group
CategoryFrigates
EraCold War
In service1963–1973
Operators7 countries
Quantity26
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
66
Frigates MASS Rating
17/65
Cold War
69/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
65
Air Defence
55
ASW Capability
70
Sensors
60
Versatility
80
Endurance
75
Survivability
65
Aviation
50
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · COLD WAR
17
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
66
frigates category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification3MOD.3
  • Ship TypeFrigate
  • Ships in Class26
  • In ServiceNo
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Standard Displacement2,350 t
  • Full Load Displacement2,860 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)113.4 m
  • Beam12.5 m
  • Draft4.5 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement260
◆Propulsion8MOD.8
  • PropulsionSteam Reciprocating
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)2 boilers, geared steam turbines, 2 shafts
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power22,370 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed27 kn
  • Range7,408
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament4MOD.4
  • Main Gun4.5-inch (114 mm) Mk6 twin mounting
  • Main Gun Calibre114 mm
  • Main Gun Count2
  • Secondary Guns2 × 20 mm guns, 2 × 40 mm Bofors
⬢Missile Armament6MOD.6
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation4MOD.4
◈Sensors & Combat Systems6MOD.6
◇Fleet Status2MOD.2
  • Completed26
  • Retired26
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1963Production started
  2. 1973Production ended
63
years in service
10
years in production
26
units produced
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory5country · 33units
33active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) rocket or missile: a weapon system used to detect and engage underwater targets, typically deployed from aircraft.
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.
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.
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