Minanea-class frigate
The Minanea-class frigate (FFM) is a class of Stenzan frigates. It is the oldest class of frigates in active service with the Stenzan Navy. These ships are a frequent sight around Stenzan waters, acting as a general naval workhorse. The Minanea class has been upgraded over the years. A subclass, the Dii-class frigate (FFA), has more powerful air defense capabilities at the cost of its anti ship missiles.
 Stenzan frigate Minanea
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| Class overview | |
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| Name: | Minanea class |
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| Operators: |
 Stenzan Navy |
| Preceded by: | FFM-1 class |
| Succeeded by: | Pllalludalli-class |
| Subclasses: | Dii-class |
| Built: | 1974–present |
| Planned: | 31 |
| Completed: | 31 |
| Active: | 31 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Guided missile frigate |
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| Length: | 129 m (423 ft 3 in) |
| Beam: | 15.6 m (51 ft 2 in) |
| Draught: | 5.6 m (18 ft 4 in) |
| Installed power: | 110,000 hp (82,000 kW) |
| Propulsion: | 2 shaft COGAG 2x M70 or D090 cruise and 2x M90 boost gas turbines |
| Speed: | 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph) |
| Complement: | 210 |
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| Electronic warfare & decoys: | Chaff launchers |
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| Aircraft carried: | 1 Helicopter |
| Aviation facilities: | Helipad and hangar |
| General characteristics (Dii subclass) | |
| Crew: | 230 |
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| Electronic warfare & decoys: | Chaff launchers |
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| Aircraft carried: | 1 Helicopter |
| Aviation facilities: | Helipad and hangar |
Design
The Minanea-class is based off the design of contemporary Corummese designes, adapting technologies used by Corumm to the requirements of the Stenzan navy. The frigate is designed to be able to suit a multitude of missions by itself, allowing the Stenzan navy a cheap way of conducting multiple missions.
Operational History
The Minanea-class has seen widespread use throughout the years, fulfilling various roles from coastal defense to fleet escort, anti submarine warfare and more. The ship's ability to operate independently and with speed allows it to be the first on scene when Stenzan naval presence is required, while its low cost makes it perfect for investigating scenarios before further assets are committed. These ships played a part in the 1984 Sudmoll Conflict, with Lele sinking a Burgoignesc ship.
Dii subclass
The Dii-class frigate (FFA) is a subclass of the Minanea design, trading the anti-ship missile for a more powerful air defense radar and longer range anti air missiles. The data link from this radar allows the Dii-class to share its information with other ships in its formation, enhancing air defense capability.
Ships in class
| Pennant Number | Name | Notes |
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| FFM-23 | Minanea | Lead ship of class, With 7th destroyer squadron. |
| FFM-24 | Zhu | With 7th destroyer squadron. |
| FFM-25 | Tsing | With Western Defensive Area. |
| FFM-26 | Laoe | With 10th (Reserve) fleet. |
| FFM-27 | Mi'i | With 5th destroyer squadron. |
| FFM-28 | Mupapapa | With 10th (Reserve) fleet. |
| FFM-29 | Lele | With 5th destroyer squadron. |
| FFM-30 | Mixheun | With 10th (Reserve) fleet. |
| FFM-31 | Hiei | With 10th (Reserve) fleet. |
| FFM-32 | Xing'xue | With 5th destroyer squadron. |
| FFM-33 | Seevae | With 6th destroyer squadron. |
| FFM-34 | Suiean | With 6th destroyer squadron. |
| FFM-35 | Jui | With 7th destroyer squadron. |
| FFM-36 | Maile | With 9th (Arctic) destroyer squadron. |
| FFM-37 | Nila | With Southern Defensive Area. |
| FFM-38 | Pusi | With 1st fleet. |
| FFM-39 | Urosa | With 8th destroyer squadron. |
| FFM-40 | Ki'posa | With 2nd fleet. |
| FFM-41 | Ki'pina | With 6th destroyer squadron. |
| FFM-42 | Paupa | With 4th fleet. |
| FFM-43 | Ie | With 9th (Arctic) destroyer squadron. |
| FFM-44 | Tuieae | With 3rd fleet. |
| FFM-45 | Tsumin | With Northern Defensive Area. |
| FFM-46 | Zhiang | With Northern Defensive Area. |
| FFM-47 | Pun'aa | With 6th destroyer squadron. |
| FFM-48 | Pirosa | With 8th destroyer squadron. |
| FFM-49 | Irosi | With Eastern Defensive Area. |
| Pennant Number | Name | Notes |
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| FFA-50 | Dii | Lead ship of subclass, with 10th (Reserve) fleet. |
| FFA-51 | Hson | With 1st fleet. |
| FFA-52 | Xiao'pin | With 4th fleet. |
| FFA-53 | Tapuni | With 3rd fleet. |