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Peacock-class corvette
Photo: United States Navy, Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ty Swartz · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Corvettes · United Kingdom · 1982
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Peacock-classcorvette

Peacock-class corvette
Peacock-class corvette Photo: United States Navy, Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ty Swartz · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
40
Speed & Agility
50
Sensors
35
Anti-Surface Capability
45
Affordability
70
Littoral Suitability
65
Survivability
40
Versatility
55
Technology
30
Endurance
60
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerHall, Russell & Company
CategoryCorvettes
EraCold War
In service1982
Operators3 countries
Quantity5
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
48
Corvettes MASS Rating
36/44
Cold War
111/253
All-Time
Corvettes · 10 axes scored
Firepower
40
Speed & Agility
50
Sensors
35
Anti-Surface Capability
45
Affordability
70
Littoral Suitability
65
Survivability
40
Versatility
55
Technology
30
Endurance
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the corvettes category.
01 / Overview
Peacock-class corvette
Category
Prime contractor
Production
1982–
Quantity
5
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CORVETTES · COLD WAR
36
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
44
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
48
corvettes category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the corvettes category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification4MOD.4
  • Ship TypePatrol corvette
  • Builder / ShipyardHall, Russell & Company, Aberdeen
  • Ships in Class5
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Full Load Displacement830 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)62.6 m
  • Beam10.2 m
  • Draft2.72 m
◇Propulsion7MOD.7
  • PropulsionDiesel
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)2 diesel engines, 2 shafts
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power12,000 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed25 kn
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
◆Gun Armament3MOD.3
  • Main GunOto Melara 76 mm/62 cal Compact
  • Main Gun Calibre76 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
⬢Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
▲Aviation5MOD.5
◎Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
▣Fleet Status3MOD.3
  • Completed5
  • Active3
  • Under Construction0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1982Production started
  2. 1988Sale: Ireland (2 units)
  3. 1997Sale: Philippines (3 units)
44
years in service
5
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
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05 / Operators
Peacock-class corvetteSALES2records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1997Philippines3——
1988Ireland2——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
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