MMSC Multi-Mission Surface Combatant
Type: Frigate
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin
Overview
American multi-mission surface combatant frigates procured by Saudi Arabia for Royal Saudi Navy modernization. Saudi Arabia ordered 4 MMSC based on Lockheed Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship with enhanced weapons and sensors. Features Aegis combat system, VLS launching SM-2/ESSM air defense missiles, NSM anti-ship missiles, helicopter facilities, modular mission packages, and comprehensive sensors. Deliveries expected mid-to-late 2020s. Will provide air defense, anti-surface, anti-submarine, and patrol capabilities.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 97 |
|---|---|
| beam_m | 16.7 |
| sensor | AN/SPS-77 Sea Giraffe 3D radar |
| armament | Mk41 VLS (32-cell SM-2/ESSM), Harpoon x 8, 57mm Bofors, SeaRAM CIWS, 2x triple torpedo tubes |
| length_m | 117.7 |
| speed_knots | 28 |
| displacement_tonnes | 4000 |
Operators
- Saudi Arabia
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