Formidable Class Frigate
Type: Frigate
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: France / Singapore
Manufacturer: DCNS / ST Engineering
First Deployed: 2007
Overview
Singapore operates six Formidable-class frigates — the most capable surface combatants in Southeast Asia. Derived from the French La Fayette-class design but comprehensively upgraded with full combat systems. The six ships (RSS Formidable, Intrepid, Steadfast, Tenacious, Stalwart, Supreme) were commissioned 2007-2009. Each displaces approximately 3,200 tonnes. Armament includes Aster 15/30 missiles from Sylver A50 VLS, 76mm OTO Melara gun, Harpoon anti-ship missiles, torpedo tubes, and Mistral MANPADS. Thales TACTICOS combat management provides sensor-weapon integration. Each vessel carries an S-70B Seahawk helicopter. Low-observable hull form reduces radar cross-section.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 70 |
|---|---|
| beam_m | 16.3 |
| sensor | Herakles multifunction AESA radar |
| armament | Sylver A50 VLS (Aster 15 x 16), 76mm OTO Melara, Harpoon SSMs, 2x triple torpedo tubes |
| length_m | 114.8 |
| range_nm | 4500 |
| propulsion | 4x MTU 20V 8000M90 diesels + 2 Kamewa waterjets |
| speed_knots | 27 |
| displacement_tonnes | 3200 |
Operators
- Singapore
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