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Formidable-class frigate is a frigate. It was built by DCNS , Lorient ST Engineering (Marine) , Benoi , Singapore. Reported operators include Republic of Singapore Navy.
Formidable-class frigate
U.S. Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans · Public domain · Resized · Public domain · Source ↗ · ModifiedTechnical data
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Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sept 2026 | 114.8 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 29 Sept 2026 | 114.8 m | Wikipedia contributors | approved |
Formidable class
DCNS , Lorient ST Engineering (Marine) , Benoi , Singapore
Republic of Singapore Navy
2002–2009
2007–present
6
6
Frigate
3,200 tonnes (3,150 long tons; 3,530 short tons)
114.8 m (376 ft 8 in)
16.3 m (53 ft 6 in)
6.0 m (19 ft 8 in)
4 × ISM V1708 diesel generators , each producing 860 kilowatts (1,150 shp ) Total output: 3,440 kW (4,610 shp)
Combined diesel and diesel (CODAD) arrangement 4 × MTU 20V 8000 M90, each rated at 9,100 kW (12,200 shp) Total output: 36,400 kW (48,800 shp)
Maximum: 27 knots (50.0 km/h; 31.1 mph) Cruising: 18 kn (33.3 km/h; 20.7 mph)
4,200 nautical miles (7,780 km)
71, excluding air crew detachment of approx. 19
Search radar : Thales Herakles multi-function passive electronically scanned array radar Fire-control radar: Thales STING EO Mk2 Navigation radar : Terma Electronic Scanter 2001 Sonar : EDO Model 980 active low frequency towed sonar (ALOFTS)
ESM : RAFAEL C-PEARL-M Decoys : Sagem Défense Sécurité New Generation Dagaie System, 2 × forward & 1 × aft Leonardo Finmeccanica Morpheus anti-torpedo suite with WASS C310 launchers, 2 x aft
Anti-ship : 8 (Up to 24) × RGM-84C Harpoon SSMs , to be replaced by Blue Spear SSM Anti-air : 16-cell Sylver A50 VLS for MBDA Aster 15/30 , 16-cell Sylver A43 VLS for MBDA Aster 15 Anti-submarine : 2 × B515 triple tubes with reloads for EuroTorp A244/S Mod 3 torpedoes Guns : 1x OTO Melara 76mm Super Rapid gun 4 × STK 50MG 12.7 mm (0.50 in) HMG 2 × 25mm Mk 38 Mod2 Typhoon Weapon Station Stabilised Gun Non-lethal: Long-Range Acoustic Device 500 Xtreme (LRAD500X)
1 × S-70B Seahawk multi-mission capable naval helicopter
Flight deck and enclosed hangar for up to two medium-lift helicopters
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Reference text from Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Formidable-class frigate equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
SingaporeNavy exact named equipment holdings: Formidable. Active, operational-reserve and training units excluding equipment in store; November 2025 IISS assessment. Named service only; no parent-force or national total inferred. Source role: PRINCIPAL SURFACE COMBATANTS / FFGHM. Original estimates, ranges, reporting names, reserve, lease and employment scopes retained; nested included counts are not added. Missile-system quantities mean launchers, not rounds. No readiness, crew, carried weapon, payload, factory-production or future order count inherited.