Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate: Difference between revisions

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The [[frigate|frigates]] in service in the [[US Navy]] today all are of the '''Oliver Hazard Perry''' class, the lead ship of which (FFG-7) was launched in December [[1977]]. The ships of the class sometimes have little in common with each other, as they have been integrated from point defense into the more modern defensive modes and had new technology sensors and weapons fitted. <i>Oliver Hazard Perry</i> frigates have withstood striking a mine ([[USS Samuel B Roberts|USS <i>Samuel B. Roberts</i> (FFG-58)]]) and being struck by two [[Harpoon missile|HarpoonExocet anti-ship missiles]] ([[USS Stark|USS <i>Stark</i> (FFG-31)]]). Both ships were repaired and remain in service.

Armed with both missiles and underwater detection gear, the <i>OHP</i>-class frigates are tasked with detection of all types of threats and with prosecuting an attack either autonomously or in concert with a task force. If an [[Aegis]] system is in use, they are key launch platforms for defense against and attack of incoming airborne targets.