Recently, we learned that the German Navy has started construction of the first F-126 frigate. As soon as this news came out, the industry paid enthusiastic attention to it and discussed it fiercely.
At the end of 2023, the Peene shipyard in Vorgast successfully launched and successfully completed the manufacturing project of the first F-126 frigate and successfully delivered it. The move is reminiscent of some of the problems encountered by the F-125 frigate, and even though there were difficulties in armament configuration, the addition of its 16-cell MK-41 vertical launch system, which can hold up to 64 ESSM anti-aircraft missiles, has significantly improved the German army.
German naval officials said that the current tonnage of frigates is not sufficient, but in comparison, even if the F-125 is equipped with Ram anti-aircraft missiles for self-protection, given that the effective attack range of the missile is only 15 kilometers, and our 64 ESSM anti-aircraft missiles have a long range and powerful destructive power of more than 40 kilometers, this will undoubtedly greatly enhance the combat power.
According to the latest reports, in order to ensure the improvement and improvement of maritime combat capabilities, the US Navy has designated the new F-126 frigate as the main weapon of their low-key and luxurious Littoral Combat Ship firepower upgrade project. At the same time, however, the German Navy has shown a unique and deliberate view by creating a large modular assembly area for its frigate, which can be easily configured with various modules to suit a variety of combat requirements, including anti-ship, anti-aircraft, anti-submarine, mine-sweeping and other multi-mission functions. As a result, each German frigate was able to achieve a wide range of functional applications.
Although the F-125 and F-126 frigates are smaller and slightly more expensive, their breakthroughs in research are noteworthy. For example, the F-126 ship is equipped with 64 ESSM missiles, which can protect up to 40 kilometers away, surpassing the Type 056 warship in combat effectiveness.
Recently, the high-profile German Navy F-126 frigate has started the construction project, which has aroused attention and heated discussions. In addition, such news has also made the general public enthusiastic about the comprehensive strength of German ships and shipbuilding technology. After all, although the F-125 and F-126 frigates are slightly large and expensive in terms of appearance and cost, with their performance upgrades and the ESSM anti-aircraft missile system on board, they undoubtedly show us a bright future for their development.
We look forward to hearing in the comments section about the new German Navy's escort ships and what you can expect from the program. Thank you for inviting military enthusiasts to join us in this event and raise public awareness.