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Displacement: 3600 tonnes
Length: 118 metres
Beam: 14.8 metres
Ships Company: 164
Propulsion: One General Electric
LM 2500 Gas Turbine. Two MTU diesels driving two controllable pitch propellers.
Speed: 27 knots
Aircraft: One S-70B2 Seahawk
Weapon Systems: One 5 inch Mk 45 automatic rapid fire gun. Sea Sparrow anti-air missile system. Two Mk 32 triple-mounted anti-submarine torpedo tubes. Six 50 calibre machine guns.
The ANZACs are long-range escort platforms 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 below the surface. Powered by a combined diesel or gas (CODOG) propulsion plant, it can achieve speeds in excess of 27 knots and has 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 ANZAC's Mk42 torpedo system is capable of firing the new MU90 anti-submarine torpedo. Designed to combat any current or perceived submarine threat, it can run silently to conceal its location or dash at speeds over 50km/h. The ANZAC Frigate is also equipped with an Mk45 127mm gun which can fire rounds up to a range of 20km.
The weapons systems of the ANZAC Frigate are maintained and operated by the ship's Electronics Technicians. They make sure all the weapons systems, radar, navigation and communications equipment are functioning correctly.
Electronics Technicians operate maintain and repair all electronic, electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems associated with guns, missiles, radar, sonar, navigation, combat data and communications equipment. Learn More
ANZAC frigates are equipped with an array of different radar equipment. With radar, the ship uses radio waves to determine and map the location, direction, and speed of both moving and fixed objects.
There's an exciting career on the radar. As a Combat Systems Operator in the Navy, you will travel throughout Australia and overseas whilst working in a team environment. Learn More
Controllable pitch propellers (CPP) for marine propulsion systems have been designed to give the highest propulsive efficiency for any speed and load condition. When the vessel is fully loaded with cargo the propulsion required is much higher than when the vessel is empty. By adjusting the blade pitch, the optimum efficiency can be obtained and fuel can be saved.
The CPP also improves manoeuverability of a vessel. The direction of thrust can be changed without slowing down the propeller. The increased manoeuverability can eliminate the need for docking tugs while berthing.
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