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Tromp-class frigate
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Frigates · 1973
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Tromp-class frigate
Tromp-class frigate Photo: Quistnix · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
60
Air Defence
55
ASW Capability
70
Sensors
65
Versatility
75
Endurance
70
Survivability
60
Aviation
50
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ManufacturerDamen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding
CategoryFrigates
EraCold War
In service1973–1974
Quantity2
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
64
Frigates MASS Rating
24/65
Cold War
82/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
60
Air Defence
55
ASW Capability
70
Sensors
65
Versatility
75
Endurance
70
Survivability
60
Aviation
50
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Tromp-class frigate
Category
Production
1973–1974
Quantity
2
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · COLD WAR
24
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
64
frigates category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification5MOD.5
  • Laid Down1971
  • Launched1972
  • Commissioned1975
  • Ships in Class2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Light Displacement4,308 t
  • Full Load Displacement5,400 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)138.4 m
  • Beam14.8 m
  • Draft4.6 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement306
◆Propulsion7MOD.7
  • PropulsionCOGOG
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power44,740 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed30 kn
  • Cruise Speed18 kn
  • Range5,000
▤Gun Armament4MOD.4
  • Main GunBofors 120 mm Naval Automatic Gun L/50
  • Main Gun Calibre120 mm
  • Main Gun Count2
  • CIWSGoalkeeper
⬢Missile Armament5MOD.5
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation4MOD.4
◈Sensors & Combat Systems6MOD.6
▣Survivability5MOD.5
◇Fleet Status1MOD.1
  • Retired2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1973Production started
  2. 1974Production ended
53
years in service
1
years in production
2
units produced
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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.
Combined gas turbine or gas turbine propulsion system, using separate gas turbines for cruising and 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.
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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