Baleares class
1973
Spanish built variant of US Navy Knox class but replacing both the Sea Sparrow box launcher and the helicopter facilities by a Standard SAM launcher.
| Guided-Missile Frigate · ships | |
| crew: | 256 |
| full load (tn): | 4177 |
| length (m): | 134 |
| beam (m): | 14.25 |
| draught (m): | 7.54 |
| max speed (knots): | 28 |
Class Family
- Knox class
- Baleares class
- Chi Yang class
- Phutthayotfa Chulalok class
Systems
| 2 | Naval Engine | boilers |
| Naval Engine | steam turbines | |
| 2 | Missile Launcher | Mk 141 quad Harpoon |
| Missile Launcher | Mk 22 | |
| Naval Gun | Mark 42 5/54 inch (127mm) | |
| 2 | Close-In Weapon System | Meroka |
| Torpedo Launchers | Mk 16 8-cell ASROC | |
| 2 | Torpedo Launchers | Mk 32 triple-tube 324mm |
Shipyards
| Shipyard | Built |
|---|---|
| Bazan Ferrol |
5 |
Aircraft
Landing platform only. No hangar
| Manufacturer | Operator | Typical | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hughes 369HM | Arma Aérea de la Armada Española |
1 |
Ships
| Built | Decom | Ship | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 2005 | F-71 | Baleares |
| 1974 | 2005 | F-72 | Andalucia |
| 1975 | 2009 | F-74 | Asturias |
| 1975 | 2004 | F-73 | Cataluña |
| 1976 | 2006 | F-75 | Extremadura |