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 torpedo and a MK 41 vertical launch system for the Sea Sparrow point defence missile.
The Anzac Class can embark a multi-role Sikorsky S-70B-2 Seahawk helicopter to enhance anti-submarine, anti-surface warfare and Search and Rescue capabilities. Embarkation of a helicopter also provides the ship with the capability to deliver air-launched torpedoes.
Take a tour of Australia's latest major surface combat vessels - the Anzac Class frigates
Ships
| Ship | Pennant | Type | Classification | Commissioned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMAS Anzac | FFH 150 | Surface Combatant | Frigate Helicopter (FFH) | 2450221.518 May 1996 |
| HMAS Arunta | FFH 151 | Surface Combatant | Frigate Helicopter (FFH) | 2451159.512 December 1998 |
| HMAS Ballarat | FFH 155 | Surface Combatant | Frigate Helicopter (FFH) | 2453182.526 June 2004 |
| HMAS Parramatta | FFH 154 | Surface Combatant | Frigate Helicopter (FFH) | 2452916.54 October 2003 |
| HMAS Perth | FFH 157 | Surface Combatant | Frigate Helicopter (FFH) | 2453973.526 August 2006 |
| HMAS Stuart | FFH 153 | Surface Combatant | Frigate Helicopter (FFH) | 2452503.517 August 2002 |
| HMAS Toowoomba | FFH 156 | Surface Combatant | Frigate Helicopter (FFH) | 2453651.58 October 2005 |
| HMAS Warramunga | FFH 152 | Surface Combatant | Frigate Helicopter (FFH) | 2451999.531 March 2001 |
