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Formidable-class Frigate

Stealth meets power
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Meet the sharp edge of our sword. Meet the Formidable-class frigate. These versatile stealth warships love performing on the frontline: whether it’s taking part in Rim of the Pacific Exercise, the world’s largest maritime exercise, or going toe-to-toe with pirates in the Gulf of Aden. And they do it all with their squadron motto on their lips: “Forward with Fortitude.”

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Size and Capacity

Carrying capacity meets speed: not only can it carry the load of a naval crew as well as an air detachment, it can do so whilst cruising through the waves at high speeds.

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Length:
114 metres

Beam:
16 metres

Displacement:
3,200 tonnes

Crew:
72 (and 19 air detachment crew)

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Manoeuvrability

With their reach and endurance, our frigates in First Flotilla have sailed all over the world, from San Diego and Hawaii, to Japan and China, all the way down to Australia and New Zealand.

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Speed:
In excess of 25 knots

Range:
Over 3,500 nautical miles

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Weapons and Capabilities

Its ability to engage in multi-dimensional threats is a core strength. The Formidable-class frigate is brimming with weaponry which enables it to tackle enemies from the air, on the surface and underwater.

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Harpoon Surface-to-Surface Missiles

76 mm OTO Melara Gun

Aster Surface-to-Air Missile

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Whitehead A244S Torpedoes

Typhoon MK 25 Gun

S-70B Seahawk Naval Helicopter

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Ship name Pennant Number
RSS FORMIDABLE 68
RSS INTREPID 69
RSS STEADFAST 70
RSS TENACIOUS 71
RSS STALWART 72
RSS SUPREME 73
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