- Role: Multi‑mission frigate designed primarily for anti‑submarine warfare (ASW), with secondary anti‑air and anti‑surface capabilities.
- Era: Built from the late 1970s through the late 1980s for the U.S. Navy.
- Displacement: Roughly 4,100 tons full load.
- Propulsion: Gas‑turbine powered (LM2500), capable of ~29 knots.
- Armament (original configuration):
- Mk 13 missile launcher
- 76mm OTO Melara gun
- Phalanx CIWS
