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Penelope-class frigate
Photo: Attributed to Robert Dodd · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
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Penelope-classfrigate

Frigates · United Kingdom · 1797
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Penelope-classfrigate

Penelope-class frigate
Penelope-class frigate Photo: Attributed to Robert Dodd · 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
40
Air Defence
10
ASW Capability
5
Sensors
20
Versatility
30
Endurance
50
Survivability
35
Aviation
0
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
45
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerDeptford Dockyard
CategoryFrigates
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1797
Operators2 countries
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
24
Frigates MASS Rating
25/56
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
209/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
40
Air Defence
10
ASW Capability
5
Sensors
20
Versatility
30
Endurance
50
Survivability
35
Aviation
0
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
45
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Penelope-class frigate
Category
Prime contractor
Production
1797–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
25
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
24
frigates category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification3MOD.3
  • Hull Classificationfifth-rate
  • Ship Typefrigate
  • In ServiceNo
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Standard Displacement700 t
  • Full Load Displacement1,450 t
▣Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement294
◇Propulsion3MOD.3
◆Gun Armament4MOD.4
  • Main Gun18-pounder long gun
  • Main Gun Calibre462 mm
  • Main Gun Count26
  • Secondary Guns6-pounder or 9-pounder guns
⬢Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
▲Aviation3MOD.3
◎Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
◈Survivability5MOD.5
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1797Production started
229
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
A flat surface or structure on an aircraft that generates lift or thrust, typically used to describe the wings or rotor blades of fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft.
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