Anzac Class
The Anzac Class is based on the German Meko 200 frigate design with eight ships being constructed in Australia as part of the overall plan to upgrade the Royal Australian Navy.
Anzacs are long-range escorts with roles including air defence, anti submarine warfare, surveillance, reconnaissance and interdiction. The ships are capable of countering simultaneous threats from the air, surface and sub-surface. Powered by a combined diesel or gas (CODOG) propulsion plant permits speeds in excess of 27 knots with an operational range of more than 6000 nautical miles.
Each Anzac frigate is fitted with an advanced package of air surveillance radars, omni-directional hull mounted sonar and electronic support systems which interface with a state-of-the-art combat data system.
The ships' main armament comprises one five inch (127 mm) gun capable of firing 20 rounds per minute, ship launched torpedoes and a MK 41 vertical launch system for the Sea Sparrow point defence missile.
Kaman Seasprite helicopters will be embarked to enhance anti-surface and surveillance capabilities.
Take a tour of Australia's latest major surface combat vessels - the ANZAC Class Frigates
Ships
| Ship | Pennant | Class | Commissioned |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMAS Anzac | FFH 150 | Anzac Class | 83234160018 May 1996 |
| HMAS Arunta | FFH 151 | Anzac Class | 91338120012 December 1998 |
| HMAS Ballarat | FFH 155 | Anzac Class | 108817200026 June 2004 |
| HMAS Parramatta | FFH 154 | Anzac Class | 10651896004 October 2003 |
| HMAS Perth | FFH 157 | Anzac Class | 115651440026 August 2006 |
| HMAS Stuart | FFH 153 | Anzac Class | 102950640017 August 2002 |
| HMAS Toowoomba | FFH 156 | Anzac Class | 11286936008 October 2005 |
| HMAS Warramunga | FFH 152 | Anzac Class | 98596080031 March 2001 |
