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Frigates · Poland · 2023
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ProgramMiecznikguidedmissilefrigate

⚙ Type 31 frigate variant
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
85
Air Defence
80
ASW Capability
75
Sensors
85
Versatility
80
Endurance
70
Survivability
85
Aviation
70
Technology
90
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Poland
CategoryFrigates
EraModern Era
In service2023
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
80
Frigates MASS Rating
8/33
Modern Era
14/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
85
Air Defence
80
ASW Capability
75
Sensors
85
Versatility
80
Endurance
70
Survivability
85
Aviation
70
Technology
90
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Program Miecznik guided missile frigate
Category
Country
Production
2023–
Unit Price (current)
$337.5M↗ 26% inflation · 2019→2025
Original Price
$268.0M (2019)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · MODERN ERA
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$337.5M
Original: $268.0M (2019)
Inflation: +%26
80
frigates category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification6MOD.6
  • Hull Classificationfrigate
  • Ship Typeguided missile frigate
  • Builder / ShipyardBabcock International
  • Laid Down2023
  • Ships in Class5
  • In ServiceNo
◈Displacement3MOD.3
  • Light Displacement5,700 t
  • Standard Displacement5,700 t
  • Full Load Displacement7,000 t
▣Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Length (overall)138.7 m
  • Beam20.36 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement110
◆Propulsion8MOD.8
  • PropulsionCODAD
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)CODAD
  • Number of Engines4
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed28 kn
  • Cruise Speed18 kn
  • Range7,500
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament5MOD.5
  • Main GunBofors 57 mm Mk3
  • Main Gun Calibre57 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
  • Secondary GunsBofors 40 mm Mk4
  • CIWSRheinmetall Oerlikon Millennium Gun 35 mm
⬢Missile Armament4MOD.4
▲Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
◎Aviation4MOD.4
◈Sensors & Combat Systems7MOD.7
  • Air-Search RadarThales NS110 4D Dual-Axis Multi-Beam AESA Radar
  • Surface / Fire-Control RadarThales Artemis 360 Naval InfraRed search and track system
  • Phased-Array RadarYes
  • Combat SystemTACTICOS
  • Aegis / EquivalentNo
  • Electronic WarfareYes
  • Decoy LaunchersAselsan KARTACA-N 130 mm
▣Survivability1MOD.1
  • Hull Materialsteel
◇Cost1MOD.1
  • Unit Cost268,000,000 USD
◆Fleet Status7MOD.7
  • Completed3
  • Under Construction9
  • Planned5
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired0
  • Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2023Production started
3
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Program Miecznik guided missile frigate 2023
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
Combined diesel and diesel propulsion system, using two diesel engines driving a single shaft via a combining gearbox.
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.
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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