Strident-class heavy frigate
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575 meters (1,887 ft)[3] |
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112 meters (368 ft)[3] |
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1.1 million metric tons[1] |
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The Strident-class heavy frigate is a type of heavy frigate in service with the UNSC Navy, designated with the hull code FFG. Manufactured over Mars and Tribute by Aerofabrique SA,[1] these frigates are used as both escort ships and swift-attack vessels. Outfitted with energy shielding and powerful weaponry, the Strident class represents one of the newest generations of warships within the Navy.[7]
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The Strident class fulfills a number of versatile roles in the UNSC Navy, from convoy escort to troop transport. The multi-purpose Strident-class heavy frigate most often fulfills escort and attack roles in the fleet. In attack roles, they rely on their speed and numbers to engage enemy capital ships. To compensate for their relative fragility, Strident-class frigates maneuver and attack as a synchronized group to minimize exposure to plasma fire.[1]
Blurring the lines between frigate and destroyer, the lean and lethal Strident class is considered an invaluable asset to the Navy.[1] Up to ten of these frigates can be stored in the internal hangars and docking clamps of UNSC Infinity.[8] After an initial assault, they are deployed en masse to deliver a final, crushing blow and mopping up any stragglers in the process.[2]