FFG-7 Oliver Hazard Perry Class - Archived 9/2005
Outlook
· Mark 13 launcher decommissioned on U.S. ships
· Two members of class transferred to Portugal
· No further construction likely
· Non-U.S. ships candidates for significant modernization
· Mark 13 launcher decommissioned on U.S. ships
· Two members of class transferred to Portugal
· No further construction likely
· Non-U.S. ships candidates for significant modernization
Description. Guided missile frigates, with a primary anti-air warfare (AAW) and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) role to protect amphibious expeditionary forces, underway replenishment groups, and merchant convoys.
Sponsor
U.S. Navy
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
2531 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Arlington, Virginia (VA) 22242-5160
USA
Tel: +1 703 602 6920
Royal Australian Navy
Navy Office
Department of Defence
Queen Victoria Terrace
PO Box E33
Canberra, ACT 2600
Australia
Tel: +61 6 265 9111
Fax: +61 6 265 4790
Spanish Ministry of Defense
Ministerio de Marina
Madrid, Spain
Taiwan Ministry of Defense
Chinese Navy (Chung-Kuo Hai Chen)
Keohsiun, Taipei
Taiwan
Status. In production and service.
Total Produced. About 70 ships of this class have been built worldwide.
Pennant List
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Number & Name |
Builder |
Launch |
Commissioning |
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USA |
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FFG-8 McInerney |
Bath Iron Works |
11/1978 |
12/1977 |
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FFG-28 Boone |
Todd Shipyards, Seattle |
1/1980 |
5/1982 |
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FFG-29 Stephen W. Groves |
Bath Iron Works |
4/1981 |
4/1982 |
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FFG-32 John H. Hall |
Bath Iron Works |
7/1981 |
6/1982 |
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FFG-33 Jarrett |
Todd Shipyards, San Pedro |
10/1981 |
7/1983 |
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FFG-36 Underwood |
Bath Iron Works |
2/1982 |
1/1983 |
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FFG-37 Crommelin |
Todd Shipyards, Seattle |
7/1981 |
6/1983 |
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FFG-38 Curts |
Todd Shipyards, San Pedro |
3/1982 |
5/1983 |
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FFG-39 Doyle |
Bath Iron Works |
5/1982 |
4/1983 |
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FFG-40 Halyburton |
Todd Shipyards, Seattle |
10/1981 |
12/1983 |
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FFG-41 McCluskey |
Todd Shipyards, San Pedro |
9/1982 |
11/1983 |
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FFG-42 Klakring |
Bath Iron Works |
9/1982 |
8/1983 |
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FFG-43 Thach |
Todd Shipyards, San Pedro |
12/1982 |
2/1984 |
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FFG-45 DeWert |
Bath Iron Works |
12/1982 |
11/1983 |
|
FFG-46 Rentz |
Todd Shipyards, San Pedro |
7/1983 |
6/1984 |
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FFG-47 Nicholas |
Bath Iron Works |
4/1983 |
2/1984 |
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FFG-48 Vandegrift |
Todd Shipyards, Seattle |
10/1982 |
11/1984 |
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FFG-49 Robert G. Bradley |
Bath Iron Works |
8/1983 |
6/1984 |
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FFG-50 Taylor |
Bath Iron Works |
11/1983 |
10/1984 |
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FFG-51 Gary |
Todd Shipyards, San Pedro |
11/1983 |
10/1984 |
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FFG-52 Carr |
Todd Shipyards, Seattle |
2/1983 |
7/1985 |
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FFG-53 Hawes |
Bath Iron Works |
2/1984 |
1/1985 |
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FFG-54 Ford |
Todd Shipyards, San Pedro |
6/1984 |
4/1985 |
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FFG-55 Elrod |
Bath Iron Works |
5/1984 |
4/1985 |
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FFG-56 Simpson |
Bath Iron Works |
8/1984 |
8/1985 |
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FFG-57 Reuben James |
Todd Shipyards, San Pedro |
2/1985 |
3/1986 |
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FFG-58 Samuel B. Roberts |
Bath Iron Works |
12/1984 |
4/1986 |
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FFG-59 Kauffman |
Bath Iron Works |
3/1986 |
2/1987 |
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FFG-60 Rodney M. Davis |
Todd Shipyards, San Pedro |
1/1986 |
5/1987 |
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FFG-61 Ingraham |
Todd Shipyards, San Pedro |
6/1988 |
7/1989 |
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AUSTRALIA |
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F01 Adelaide |
Todd Shipyards, Seattle |
6/1978 |
11/1980 |
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F02 Canberra |
Todd Shipyards, Seattle |
12/1978 |
3/1981 |
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F03 Sydney |
Todd Shipyards, Seattle |
9/1980 |
1/1983 |
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F04 Darwin |
Todd Shipyards, Seattle |
3/1982 |
7/1984 |
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F05 Melbourne |
Williamstown |
5/1989 |
2/1992 |
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F06 Newcastle |
Williamstown |
2/1992 |
12/1993 |
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BAHRAIN |
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90 Sabha |
Bath Iron Works |
8/1980 |
9/1981 |
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EGYPT |
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901 Sharm el-Sheik |
Todd, Seattle |
8/1979 |
1/1982 |
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906 Toushka |
Todd, San Pedro |
3/1980 |
4/1982 |
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911 Mubarak |
Todd, San Pedro |
7/1980 |
8/1982 |
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916 Taba |
Bath Iron Works |
12/1980 |
12/1981 |
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POLAND |
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FRR272 Pulaski |
Bath Iron Works |
3/1979 |
5/1980 |
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FRR273 Kosciuszko |
Todd Shipyards, San Pedro |
7/1978 |
4/1980 |
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SPAIN |
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F81 Santa Maria |
Izar, Ferrol |
11/1984 |
10/1986 |
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F82 Victoria |
Izar, Ferrol |
7/1986 |
11/1987 |
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F83 Numancia |
Izar, Ferrol |
1/1987 |
11/1988 |
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F84 Reina Sofia |
Izar, Ferrol |
7/1989 |
10/1990 |
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F85 Navarra |
Izar, Ferrol |
10/1992 |
5/1994 |
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F86 Canarias |
Izar, Ferrol |
7/1993 |
12/1994 |
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TAIWAN |
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1101 Cheung Kung |
China Shipbuilding |
10/1991 |
5/1993 |
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1103 Cheung Ho |
China Shipbuilding |
10/1992 |
3/1994 |
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1105 Chi Kuang |
China Shipbuilding |
9/1993 |
3/1995 |
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1106 Yeuh Fei |
China Shipbuilding |
8/1994 |
2/1996 |
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1107 Tzu-I |
China Shipbuilding |
7/1995 |
1/1997 |
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1108 Pan Chao |
China Shipbuilding |
3/1997 |
2/1998 |
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1109 Chang Chien |
China Shipbuilding |
7/1997 |
11/1998 |
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1110 Tien-tan |
China Shipbuilding |
9/2001 |
10/2003 |
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TURKEY |
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F490 Gaziantep |
Bath Iron Works |
2/1980 |
3/1981 |
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F491 Giresun |
Todd, Seattle |
3/1979 |
9/1981 |
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F492 Gemlik |
Bath Iron Works |
5/1980 |
6/1981 |
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F493 Gelibolu |
Todd, San Pedro |
6/1981 |
2/1983 |
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F494 Gokceada |
Todd, San Pedro |
2/1981 |
11/1982 |
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F495 Gediz |
Todd, San Pedro |
10/1979 |
11/1981 |
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F496 Gokova |
Bath Iron Works |
7/1979 |
10/1980 |
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(Taiwan does not use pennant number 1104 since the number four is believed to bring bad luck. For the same reason, 1102 is not used, as the digits add up to four.)
Mission. The FFG-7 class destroyers are designed to escort and protect convoys, underway replenishment groups, amphibious landing groups, and carrier battle groups. The ship’s missile, gun, and anti-submarine warfare systems, combined with its quick reaction and high speed capability, make the FFG-7 Perry class a valuable asset in today’s multithreat environment.
Price Range. The price varies based on the equipment used. It is estimated to have been between US$250 million and US$350 million per ship. In 1999, Taiwan stated that the per-ship price of its hulls has been the equivalent of US$215.4 million. The latest recorded cost of these ships as sold by the U.S. Navy to its allies is US$60 million.
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, http://www.gdbiw.com, 700 Washington St, Bath, ME 04530 United States, Tel: + 1 (207) 442‑3311, Fax: + 1 (207) 442‑1567, Email: info@gdbiw.com, Lead Contractor
Todd Shipyards Corp, 1801 16Th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98134-1017 United States, Lead Contractor
Transfield Group Of Companies, Seven Hills, Australia, Licensee
Izar, http://www.izar.es, Velázquez Street, 132, Madrid, 28006 Spain, Tel: + 34 91 335 84 00, Fax: + 34 91 355 86 52, Email: izar@izar.es, Licensee
China Government Republic Of, Hsing-Ho Arsenal, Kaohsuing, Taiwan R.O.C., Licensee
The data for the long version are given where applicable.
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Metric |
U.S. |
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Dimensions |
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Length, overall: |
135.64 m |
445.0 (455.37) ft |
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Long version: |
138.1 m |
453.0 ft |
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Beam: |
13.7 m |
45 ft |
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Draft: |
4.5 m |
14.8 ft |
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with sonar: |
7.5 m |
24.5 ft |
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Displacement |
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Light: |
2,813 tonnes |
2,769 tons |
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Full load: |
3,657 tonnes |
3,600 tons |
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Long version: |
4,165 tonnes |
4,100 tons |
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Performance |
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Maximum speed: |
54 kmph |
29 kt, sustained |
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Range: |
7,800 km at 37 kmph |
4,200 nm at 20 kt |
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Crew: |
200 (15 officers), 19 air crew |
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Type |
Quantity |
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Armament |
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Missile launcher: |
Mk 13 Mod 4 |
1 |
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Missiles |
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AAW: |
Standard SM-1 MR Block VI |
36 |
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SSM: |
Harpoon |
4 |
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Torpedo tubes: |
Mk 32 Mod 5 |
2x3 |
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Torpedo: |
Mk 46 Mod 5 |
24 |
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Guns |
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Medium caliber: |
Mk 75 76 mm L62 |
1 |
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CIWS: |
Mk 15 Phalanx |
1 |
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Light: |
0.5 in M-2HB |
4 |
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25 mm L87 Mk 38 |
2 |
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Helicopters: |
SH-60B LAMPS III |
2 |
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Electronics |
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Radar |
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Surface search: |
SPS-55 |
1 |
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Air search: |
SPS-49(V)4 |
1 |
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Fire control: |
Mk 92 Mod 2 |
1 |
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STIR (modified SPG-60) |
1 |
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Electronic Warfare |
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ESM: |
SLQ-32(V)2 |
2 |
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ECM: |
Sidekick |
2 |
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Decoy launchers: |
Mk 36 SRBOC |
4 |
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Torpedo decoy: |
SLQ-25 NIXIE |
2 |
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Sonars |
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Hull mounted: |
SQS-56 |
1 |
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Towed array: |
SQR-19 |
1 |
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Bathythermograph: |
SSQ-61 |
1 |
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Track recorder: |
UNQ-7F |
1 |
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Fathometer: |
UQN-4 |
1 |
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Command and Control |
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PPI display console: |
OJ-194 (V)3/UYA-4(V) |
1 |
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IFF decoder group: |
UPA-59A |
1 |
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Radar indicator group: |
SPA-25B |
1 |
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ASW combat system: |
SQQ-89 (US active ships only) |
1 |
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Computer: |
UYK-7V |
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Electronics (continued) |
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Communications |
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Satcom transceiver: |
WSC-3(V) |
2 |
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Satcom receiver: |
SSR-1 |
2 |
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Transceivers: |
URC-80(V)5 |
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SRC-20A |
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SRC-21A |
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PRC-96 |
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Navigation: |
SRN-12 OMEGA receiver |
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Machinery |
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Gas turbines: |
GE LM2500 |
2x20,500 shp |
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Propeller – Main: |
Controllable pitch |
1 |
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Auxiliary Propulsion: |
Retractable propeller pods |
2 |
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Design Features. The FFG-7 class was intended to provide a low-cost supplement to the Spruance class destroyers for escorting convoys, underway replenishment groups, and other slow moving carrier forces. Although considered by the U.S.