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Mohammed V-class frigate
Photo: PHAN CHRISTOPHER J. NEWSOME, USN · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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MohammedV-classfrigate

Frigates · France · 1990
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MohammedV-classfrigate

Mohammed V-class frigate
Mohammed V-class frigate Photo: PHAN CHRISTOPHER J. NEWSOME, USN · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
60
Air Defence
50
ASW Capability
55
Sensors
50
Versatility
65
Endurance
70
Survivability
60
Aviation
40
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin France
CategoryFrigates
EraCold War
In service1990–1992
Operators1 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
57
Frigates MASS Rating
37/65
Cold War
110/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
60
Air Defence
50
ASW Capability
55
Sensors
50
Versatility
65
Endurance
70
Survivability
60
Aviation
40
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Mohammed V-class frigate
Category
Country
Production
1990–1992
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · COLD WAR
37
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
57
frigates category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification4MOD.4
  • Laid Down1990
  • Launched1991
  • Commissioned1992
  • Ships in Class2
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Full Load Displacement3,600 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)125 m
  • Beam15.5 m
  • Draft4.5 m
◇Propulsion6MOD.6
  • PropulsionDiesel
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power20,000 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed25 kn
  • Range9,000
◆Gun Armament2MOD.2
  • Main Gun Calibre100 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
▤Missile Armament1MOD.1
  • SAM Maximum Range30 km
⬢Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
▲Aviation3MOD.3
◎Sensors & Combat Systems1MOD.1
◈Survivability5MOD.5
▣Armour1MOD.1
  • Armournone
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1990Production started
  2. 1992Production ended
36
years in service
2
years in production
2
units produced
1
countries operating
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Mohammed V-class frigate 1990
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05 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 2units
2active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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.
A technique to reduce a ship's magnetic signature by neutralizing its internal magnetic field, minimizing vulnerability to magnetic mines or detection.
Type of internal combustion engine fuel, refined from crude oil.
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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