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Vasco da Gama-class frigate
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Frigates · Germany · 1991
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Vasco da Gama-class frigate
Vasco da Gama-class frigate Photo: MMass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Shonna Cunningham · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
75
Air Defence
60
ASW Capability
70
Sensors
65
Versatility
70
Endurance
80
Survivability
75
Aviation
50
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Germany
ManufacturerHowaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
CategoryFrigates
EraCold War
In service1991–1991
Operators1 countries
Quantity3
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
69
Frigates MASS Rating
10/65
Cold War
52/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
75
Air Defence
60
ASW Capability
70
Sensors
65
Versatility
70
Endurance
80
Survivability
75
Aviation
50
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Vasco da Gama-class frigate
Category
Country
Production
1991–1991
Quantity
3
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
69
frigates category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification8MOD.8
  • Hull ClassificationFrigate
  • Ship TypeFrigate
  • Builder / ShipyardBlohm + Voss and Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
  • Laid Down1989
  • Launched1989
  • Commissioned1991
  • Ships in Class3
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Standard Displacement2,920 t
  • Full Load Displacement3,200 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)115.9 m
  • Beam14.8 m
  • Draft6.2 m
◇Complement3MOD.3
  • Total Complement180
  • Officers19
  • Air Wing Personnel13
◆Propulsion8MOD.8
  • PropulsionCODOG
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)CODOG with controllable pitch propellers
  • Number of Engines4
  • Shaft Power86,400 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed32 kn
  • Cruise Speed20 kn
  • Range4,000
▤Gun Armament4MOD.4
  • Main Gun100 mm Mod68 CADAM
  • Main Gun Calibre100 mm
  • Main Gun Count1
  • CIWSPhalanx CIWS 20 mm Vulcan
⬢Missile Armament5MOD.5
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation4MOD.4
◈Sensors & Combat Systems7MOD.7
▣Survivability5MOD.5
◇Fleet Status4MOD.4
  • Completed3
  • Active2
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1991Production started
35
years in service
0
years in production
3
units produced
1
countries operating
04 / Conflicts
VASCO DA GAMA-CLASS FRIGATE · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE8terms
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 Diesel-electric and Gas propulsion system used in naval vessels, switching between diesel engines for low-speed 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.
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.
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