Anlace-class frigate
H5G Anlace-class Frigate.jpg
Production information

Class:

Frigate[1]

Role:

Multi-purpose[1]

Technical specifications

Length:

372 meters (1,220 ft)[2]

Armament:

Chronological and affiliation

Era:

Post-Covenant War conflicts[1]

Affiliation:

UNSC Navy[1]

 

The Anlace-class frigate is a class of frigate in service with the UNSC Navy.[1]

Specifications

Superstructure and hull

The Anlace-class' design is considered somewhat novel for the UNSC Navy, with a lifting body hull and maneuvering systems well adapted for atmospheric operations.[4] The Anlace-class frigate is the smallest frigate currently in service with the UNSC Navy, with a length of 372 meters (1,220 feet).[2]

Armament

Offensively, the Anlace-class differs significantly from other contemporary frigate classes such as the Strident-class heavy frigate. Unlike such models, the Anlace lacks a large spinal mount for a Magnetic Accelerator Cannon[5] and missile pods in the most common configuration. Instead, it relies on directed energy weapons for sustained combat operations between resupply.[4] Nevertheless, a modest MAC is built atop the frigate, mounted further back than on other models.[3]

Operational history

In the aftermath of the Human-Covenant War, hundreds of Anlace and Strident-class heavy frigates began assembly in the shipyards above Mars and Tribute to replace combat losses and engage remnants of the Covenant still occupying the Outer Colonies.[1]

UNSC Infinity was capable of carrying a small fleet of ten frigates of either the Anlance or Strident class in its sub-vessel bays.[6] Some Anlace frigates were deployed by the UNSC Infinity during the Battle of Kamchatka in October 2558.[4]

Ships of the line

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