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Warships1969–1994 (USN)
Ocean escort (1964–1975) Frigate (1975–1994)
Knox-class frigate is a ocean escort (1964–1975) Frigate (1975–1994). It was built by Todd Shipyard , Seattle and San Pedro Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company Avondale Shipyard. Reported operators include United States Navy Republic of China Navy Egyptian Navy Hellenic Navy Mexican Navy Royal Thai Navy Turkish Naval Forces.
United StatesTodd Shipyard , Seattle and San Pedro Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company Avondale Shipyard
United States Navy Republic of China Navy Egyptian Navy Hellenic Navy Mexican Navy Royal Thai Navy Turkish Naval Forces
Garcia class
Baleares class Allende class Phutthayotfa Chulalok class
1965–1974
1969–1994 (USN)
55
46
9
2 (Egypt) 5 (Taiwan)
46 (USN), some were transferred to other countries where they are in active service
2
Ocean escort (1964–1975) Frigate (1975–1994)
4,065 long tons (4,130 t ) (full load)
438 ft (134 m)
46 ft 9 in (14.25 m)
24 ft 9 in (7.54 m)
2 × 1,200 psi (8,300 kPa) boilers 35,000 shp (26,000 kW)
1 × Westinghouse steam turbine 1 × shaft
27 kn (50 km/h; 31 mph)
4,500 nmi (8,300 km; 5,200 mi) at 20 kn (37 km/h; 23 mph)
17 officers, 240 enlisted
AN/SPS-10 Surface Search Radar AN/SPS-40 Air Search Radar AN/SPS-67 Surface Search Radar AN/SQS-26 active/passive Sonar AN/SQS-35 active/passive towed Sonar AN/SQR-18 Towed array sonar system AN/SPG-53 Mk68 Gun Fire Control System
As Built AN/WLR-1C – AN/ULQ-6C and AN/SLA-15 (Comprising AN/SLQ-26 System) AN/SLQ-32 Electronics Warfare System and Mark 36 SRBOC
As built: 1 × 5 in (127 mm)/54 caliber Mark 42 gun 1 × Mk-16 8–cell ASROC launcher 2 × dual Mark 32 Mark 46 torpedo launchers First refit: 1 × Mk-25 8–cell RIM-7 Sea Sparrow (BPDMS) (DE-1052–1069 and 1071–1083) 1 × Mk-29 8–cell RIM-7H Improved Sea Sparrow (IBPDMS) (DE-1070) Mk-16 2 cells converted to launch HARPOON Second refit: 1 × Phalanx CIWS (RIM-7/7H Sea Sparrow removed)
1 × QH-50 (DASH) helicopter 1 × SH-2 Seasprite (LAMPS I) helicopter (refit)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | 134 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 28 Sept 2026 | 134 m | Wikipedia contributors | approved |
Knox-class frigate equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.
EgyptNaval inventory of the source class and listed configurations; excludes orders and construction. Source-year holdings, not immediately deployable strength.
TaiwanNaval inventory of the source class and listed configurations; excludes orders and construction. Source-year holdings, not immediately deployable strength.
United States Navy Republic of China Navy Egyptian Navy Hellenic Navy Mexican Navy Royal Thai Navy Turkish Naval Forces
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