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Moudge-class frigate
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Frigates · Iran · 2001
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Moudge-classfrigate

⚙ Alvand-class frigate variant
Moudge-class frigate
Moudge-class frigate Photo: Tasnim News Agency · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
45
Air Defence
35
ASW Capability
30
Sensors
40
Versatility
50
Endurance
55
Survivability
45
Aviation
20
Technology
35
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Iran
ManufacturerNaval Factories, Shahid Darvishi Industries, Shahid Tamjidi Industries
CategoryFrigates
EraPost-Cold War
In service2001
Operators1 countries
Quantity6
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
41
Frigates MASS Rating
24/25
Post-Cold War
163/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
45
Air Defence
35
ASW Capability
30
Sensors
40
Versatility
50
Endurance
55
Survivability
45
Aviation
20
Technology
35
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Moudge-class frigate
Category
Country
Production
2001–
Quantity
6
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · POST-COLD WAR
24
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
41
frigates category
ⓘ 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 Typelight frigate
  • Builder / ShipyardIranian Navy's Factories; Marine Industries Organization
  • Ships in Class7
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Full Load Displacement1,500 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)95 m
  • Beam11.1 m
  • Draft3.25 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement140
◆Propulsion6MOD.6
  • PropulsionCODAG
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)CODAG with diesel generators
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed30 kn
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament5MOD.5
  • Main Gun76 mm Fajr-27 naval gun
  • Main Gun Calibre76 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
  • Secondary Guns40 mm Fath-40 AAA or 30mm Kamand CIWS; 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon cannons; 2 × 12.7 mm HMGs
  • CIWS30mm Kamand
⬢Missile Armament5MOD.5
▲Underwater Warfare2MOD.2
◎Aviation5MOD.5
◈Sensors & Combat Systems5MOD.5
▣Survivability2MOD.2
◇Fleet Status5MOD.5
  • Completed6
  • Under Construction1
  • Planned7
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost6
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2001Production started
25
years in service
6
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
Combined diesel-electric and gas propulsion system integrating diesel engines for cruising and gas turbines for high-speed operation.
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.
Cruise missiles designed to strike land targets from naval platforms, typically launched from ships or submarines.
Radar system using multiple small antennas whose signals are combined to create a steerable beam without physical movement, enabling rapid scanning and tracking of multiple targets.
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