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Top 10 Frigates in the World
The Frigates is a type of warships. The Frigates are smaller and less expensive to build and maintain than cruisers and destroyers. The Frigates ship type is a multi-role, general purpose ocean-going vessel utilized for fleet surface ship protection against enemy surface combatants or incoming aerial threats.
Here is the Top 10 most powerful frigates in the world. This list is based on the firepower, displacement, sensors, armament, speed, range, capabilities and overall performance. List of Top 10 Best Frigates in the World.
Currently Top 10 Most Powerful Frigates in the World are these:
1. Admiral Gorshkov class (Russia)
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The Admiral Gorshkov class, is an guided missile frigates of the Russian Navy. The Admiral Gorshkov class is designed to perform multiple roles, such as perform long-range attack against surface targets and ships, conduct anti-submarine warfare.
The Admiral Gorshkov class frigates being built by the Severnaya Verf in saint petersburg for the Russian Navy. The Admiral Gorshkov class frigates was entered service in 2018. Currently the Admiral Gorshkov class warships is one of the most capable frigates in the world.
Admiral Gorshkov class Specifications
- The Admiral Gorshkov class frigates have a length of 135 m and displacement of over 5,400 tons full load.
- The maximum speed of Admiral Gorshkov class frigates is 29.5 knots (54.6 km/h).
- The range of Admiral Gorshkov class frigates is 4,850 nmi (8,980 km).
- This class frigates has 5P-27 Furke-4 main radar for detection, 34K1 "Monolit" surface search radar,5P-10 Puma artillery fire control radar,3× Pal-N navigation radar.
- The Admiral Gorshkov class frigates is equipped with one 130 mm naval gun, two 30 mm palash CIWS, 16-cell VLS for Kalibr-NK cruise missiles, P-800 Oniks anti-ship missiles Tsyrkon hypersonic anti-ship and land-attack missiles, 91RTE2 anti-submarine missile, 32× 9M96E surface -to-air missiles.
- The Admiral Gorshkov class frigates can carry one Ka-27 series helicopter.
2. Sachsen class (Germany)
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The Sachsen class is the German Navy's latest class of highly advanced air defense frigates. The design of the Sachsen class frigates is based on that of the F123 Brandenburg class but with enhanced stealth features designed to deceive an opponent's radar and acoustic sensors.
The Sachsen class frigates was built by Blohm+Voss, Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft and Nordseewerke. Their main role is fleet defense from missile and sir attacks. These frigates are capable of detecting stealth aircraft and stealth missiles. The Sachsen class frigates was entered service in 2003.
Sachsen class Specifications
- The Sachsen class frigates have a length of 143 m and displacement of over 5,780 tons full load.
- The maximum speed of Sachsen class frigates is 29 knots (54 km/h).
- The range of Sachsen class frigates is 4,000 nmi (7,400 km).
- The Sachsen class frigates have one 76 mm dual purpose cannons and two 27 mm guns.
- The Sachsen class frigates also equipped with 32 -cell Mk 41 VLS with 24 standard SM-2 and 32 ESSM missile, 2 RAM launchers with 42 RIM-116 surface -to-air missiles, 8Harpoon anti-ship missiles.
- The Sachsen class frigates can carry two NFH 90 or Sea Lynx Mk.88A helicopters.
3. Iver Huitfeldt class (Denmark)
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The Iver Huitfeldt class is an frigates of Denmark. The Iver Huitfeldt class is a three-ship class of air defence frigates in service with Royal Danish Navy. The Iver Huitfeldt class frigates have a modular mission payload system.
The Iver Huitfeldt class frigates was built by Odense Staalskibsvaerft, Baltija Shipbuilding Yard and Loksa Shipyard. The main role of this class frigates is air defence. The Iver Huitfeldt class frigates was entered service in 2012.
Iver Huitfeldt class Specifications
- The Iver Huitfeldt class frigates have a length of 138.7 m and displacement of over 6,540 tons full load.
- The maximum speed of Iver Huitfeldt class frigates is 30 knots (56 km/h).
- The range of Iver Huitfeldt class frigates is 9,000 nmi (17,000 km).
- The Iver Huitfeldt class frigates has two 76 mm guns and one 35 mm CIWS.
- The Iver Huitfeldt class frigates is equipped with Standard SM-2 or SM-6 and ESSM air defense missiles, 8× Harpoon anti-ship missiles.
- The Iver Huitfeldt class frigates can carry one MH-60R helicopter.
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The Alvaro de Bazan class is an air defence frigates of Spanish Navy. The name of this ship is after Admiral Alvaro de Bazan. A total of 5 Alvaro de Bazan class frigates are in service with the Spanish Navy. The Alvaro de Bazan is fitted with US Aegis world class air defense system.
The Alvaro de Bazan class frigates was built by Navantia-Izar, Astillero Ferrol. The system of Alvaro de Bazan class frigates can track hundred of targets simultaneously. The Alvaro de Bazan class frigates was entered service in 2002.
Alvaro de Bazan Class Specifications
- The Alvaro de Bazan class frigates have a length of 146.7 m and displacement of over 5,800 tons full load.
- The maximum speed of Alvaro de Bazan class frigates is 28.5 knots (52.8 km/h).
- The range of Alvaro de Bazan class frigates is 4,500 nmi (8,300 km).
- The Alvaro de Bazan class frigates armed with one 127 mm, one 20 mm guns and two 20 mm CIWS.
- The Alvaro de Bazan class frigates are equipped with 48-cell VLS for 64 ESSM and 32 Standard SM-2MR surface -to-air missiles, 8 Harpoon Blood II anti-ship missiles.
- The Alvaro de Bazan class frigates can carry one SH-60B Seahawks helicopter.
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5. Aquitaine class (France)
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The Aquitaine class is an frigates of French Navy. The French Aquitaine class warships were developed as a part of Franco-Italian multi-mission frigate program. A total of 6 French warships will be optimized for anti-submarine warfare role and 2 optimized for defense role.
The Aquitaine class frigates was built by DCNS, Lorient. These French ships a stealthier than many other frigates. Also these are hi-tech ships with extreme automation levels. The Aquitaine class frigates was entered service in 23 November 2012 with French Navy.
Aquitaine class Specifications
- The Aquitaine class frigates have a length of 142 m and displacement of over 6,000 tons.
- The maximum speed of Aquitaine class frigates is 28 knots.
- The range of Aquitaine class frigates is 11,100 km at 15 knots.
- The Aquitaine class frigates is armed with one 76 mm dual-purpose gun and three 20 mm cannons.
- The Aquitaine class frigates is equipped with 16 × Aster 15 SAM missiles, 16 × SCALP Naval land attack cruise missiles, 8× MM.40 Exocet anti-ship missiles.
- The Aquitaine class frigates can carry one NH90 NFH helicopter.
6. Carlo Bergamini class (Italy)
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The Carlo Bergamini class is an Italian frigates. The Carlo Bergamini class frigates were developed as a part of Franco-Italian FREMM multi-mission frigate program. The Carlo Bergamini class frigates was built by Naval Group and Fincantieri.
The Carlo Bergamini class frigates was entered service in 2012. There are two variants of the Carlo Bergamini class frigates. One of them are general purpose frigates, while the other ships are optimized for anti-submarine warfare role.
Carlo Bergamini class Specifications
- The Carlo Bergamini class frigates have a length of 144.6 m and displacement of over 6,900 tons.
- The maximum speed of Carlo Bergamini class frigates is 30 knots (56 km/h).
- The range of Carlo Bergamini class frigates is 6,800 nmi (12,600 km) at 15 knots.
- The Carlo Bergamini class frigates is armed with one 127 mm, one 76 mm general purpose guns and two 76 mm ASW variant guns.
- The Carlo Bergamini class frigates is also equipped with 16-cell VLS for Aster 15 and Aster 30 air defense missiles, 4 OTOMAT anti-ship missiles, 4 MILAS anti-submarine missiles.
- The Carlo Bergamini class frigates can carry two NH90 or AW101 helicopters.
7. Shivalik class (India)
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The Shivalik class is a class of multi-role stealth frigates in service with the Indian Navy. They are the first stealth warships built in India. The Shivalik class frigates have a strong anti-ship and land-attack capability. Due to their size and displacement the Shivalik class ships could be even considered as destroyers.
The Shivalik class frigates was built by Mazagon Dock Limited for the Indian Navy. A total of three ships were built between 2000 and 2010, and all three were in commission by 2012. These warships are very capable and are currently among the most deadly frigates of the world.
Shivalik class Specifications
- The Shivalik class frigates have a length of144 m and displacement of 6,200 tons full load.
- The maximum speed of Shivalik class frigates is 32 knots (59 km/h).
- The range of Shivalik class frigates is 5,000 nmi (9,000 km) at 18 kn.
- The Shivalik class frigates is armed with one OTO Melara 76 mm naval gun and two AK-630 CIWS.
- These frigates is also equipped with 32 Barak-1 and 24 Shtil-1 air defense missiles, 8 Brahmos anti-ship and land-attack missiles or 8 Klub anti-ship cruise missiles.
- The Shivalik class frigates can carry two HAL Dhruv or Sea King Mk. 42B helicopters.
8. Fridtjof Nansen class (Norway)
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The Fridtjof Nansen class is an multi-role frigates of Royal Norwegian Navy. These Norwegian frigates have very advanced weapons and sensors. These ships are named after famous Norwegian explorers, with the lead ship of the class bearing the name of Fridtjof Nansen, the Norwegian scientist, explorer.
The Fridtjof Nansen class frigates was built by Spanish shipbuilder Bazan (noe Navantia). These frigates have both anti-submarine, anti-ship, land attack and air defense capabilities. The Fridtjof Nansen class frigates was entered service in 2006.
Fridtjof Nansen class Specifications
- The Fridtjof Nansen class frigates have a length of 134 m and displacement of over 5,290 tons full load.
- The maximum speed of Fridtjof Nansen class frigates is 27 knots (50 km/h).
- The range of Fridtjof Nansen class frigates is 4,500 nmi (8,334 km) at 16 knots.
- The Fridtjof Nansen class frigates is armed with one 76 mm OTO Melara super rapid gun.
- These frigates is alo equipped with 32/64 × RIM-162 ESSM air defense missiles, 8 NSM anti-ship/land attack cruise missiles.
- The Fridtjof Nansen class frigates can carry one NH90 helicopter.
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The Type 054A class (NATO reporting name is Jiangkai II) is a class of guided missile frigates in service with the People's Republic of China. The 054A class frigates is an improved version of the existing Type 054 class frigates. The 054A class frigates was built by Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard and Huangpu shipyard.
The 054A class frigates was entered service in 2008 with the Chinese Navy. Vessels of this class were built primarily for with air defense, although they can perform anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare missions.
Type 054A class Specifications
- The Type 054A class frigates have a length of 134 m and displacement of 3,963 tonnes.
- The maximum speed of Type 054A class frigates is 27 knots.
- The range of Type 054A class frigates is 3,800 nmi (7,000 km) at 18 kn.
- The Type 054A class frigates is armed with one 76 mm dual-purpose gun and two 30 mm CIWS guns.
- These frigates are equipped with 32-cell VLS for HQ-16 surface -to-air missiles, 2 quadruple launcher for YJ-83 anti-ship cruise missiles.
- The Type 054A class frigates can carry one Kamov Ka-28 or Harbin Z-9C helicopter.
10. Admiral Grigorovich-class (Russia)
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The Admiral Grigorovich-class is a frigates of the Russian Navy. It is referred as Krivak IV class in the West. It is based on the Talwar class frigates, that were built in Russia for the Indian Navy. These are general purpose frigates. The Admiral Grigorovich-class frigates built by the Yantar Shipyard for the Russian Navy and Indian Navy.
The Admiral Grigorovich-class functions are air defense, escorting of other warships and anti-submarine warfare. The Admiral Grigorovich-class frigates was entered service in 2016.
Admiral Grigorovich-class Specifications
- The Admiral Grigorovich-class frigates have a length of 124.8 m and displacement of 4,000 tons full load.
- The maximum speed of Admiral Grigorovich-class frigates is 30 knots (56 km/h).
- The range of Admiral Grigorovich-class frigates is 4,850 nmi (8,980 km) at 14 knots.
- The Admiral Grigorovich-class frigates is armed with one 100 mm naval gun and two 30 mm CIWS guns.
- These frigates are equipped with 1× 8-cell for VLS for Kalibr anti-ship/land attack cruise missiles or Oniks anti-ship cruise missiles, 3× 12-cell VLS for Shtil-1 air defense missiles.
- The Admiral Grigorovich-class frigates can carry one Ka-27 or Ka-31 helicopter.
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