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Lekiu-class frigate
Photo: (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jennifer A. Villalovos/Released) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
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Frigates · United Kingdom · 1995
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Lekiu-classfrigate

Lekiu-class frigate
Lekiu-class frigate Photo: (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jennifer A. Villalovos/Released) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
65
Air Defence
55
ASW Capability
60
Sensors
60
Versatility
70
Endurance
75
Survivability
65
Aviation
50
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerYarrow Shipbuilders Limited
CategoryFrigates
EraPost-Cold War
In service1995–1999
Operators1 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
63
Frigates MASS Rating
17/25
Post-Cold War
86/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
65
Air Defence
55
ASW Capability
60
Sensors
60
Versatility
70
Endurance
75
Survivability
65
Aviation
50
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Lekiu-class frigate
Category
Production
1995–1999
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · POST-COLD WAR
17
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
63
frigates category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification7MOD.7
  • Hull ClassificationF2000
  • Ship Typefrigate
  • Builder / ShipyardYarrow Shipbuilders
  • Launched1994
  • Commissioned1999
  • Ships in Class2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Full Load Displacement2,300 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)106 m
  • Beam12.75 m
  • Draft3.08 m
◇Complement2MOD.2
  • Total Complement146
  • Officers18
◆Propulsion8MOD.8
  • PropulsionDiesel
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)CODAD
  • Number of Engines4
  • Shaft Power24,500 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed28 kn
  • Range5,000
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament4MOD.4
  • Main GunBofors 57 mm L/70
  • Main Gun Calibre57 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
  • Secondary GunsMSI DS30B 30 mm
⬢Missile Armament6MOD.6
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation5MOD.5
◈Sensors & Combat Systems7MOD.7
  • Air-Search RadarEricsson Sea Giraffe-150, Thales DA-08
  • Surface / Fire-Control RadarThales I-band navigation radar
  • Phased-Array RadarNo
  • Combat SystemBAE Systems Insyte Nautis F
  • Aegis / EquivalentNo
  • Electronic WarfareYes
  • Decoy LaunchersSuper Barricade 12 barrelled launchers, Graseby Sea Siren
▣Survivability5MOD.5
◇Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed2
  • Active2
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned0
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired0
  • Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1995Production started
  2. 1999Production ended
31
years in service
4
years in production
2
units produced
1
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
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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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