Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Loch-class frigate
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1944–
Quantity
28
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · WORLD WAR II
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification5MOD.5
- Hull ClassificationFrigate
- Ship TypeAnti-submarine frigate
- Commissioned1944
- Ships in Class28
- In ServiceNo
◈Displacement2MOD.2
- Standard Displacement1,435 t
- Full Load Displacement2,050 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length (overall)93.81 m
- Beam11.81 m
- Draft2.67 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
- Total Complement114
◆Propulsion7MOD.7
- PropulsionSteam Reciprocating
- Number of Engines2
- Shaft Power4,847 kW
- Shafts / Screws2
- Top Speed20 kn
- Range9,500
- Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament4MOD.4
- Main GunQF 4-inch Mark V
- Main Gun Calibre102 mm
- Main Gun Count2
- Secondary Gunsquadruple QF 2-pounder
⬢Underwater Warfare2MOD.2
▲Sensors & Combat Systems1MOD.1
- Surface / Fire-Control RadarType 277
◎Fleet Status2MOD.2
- Completed28
- Cancelled54
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1943Sale: Canada (3 units)
- 1944Production started
- 1948Sale: New Zealand (6 units)
- 1964Sale: Malaysia (1 units)
82
years in service
28
units produced
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
LOCH-CLASS FRIGATE · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries7country
Loch-class frigateSALES4records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 |  Malaysia | 1 | — | — |
| 1948 |  New Zealand | 6 | — | — |
| 1943 |  Canada | 3 | — | — |
| — |  South Africa | 3 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
FRIGATES RANKING Frigates · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theFrigatescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
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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