Destroyer escort Comparison with contemporary frigates Comparison with contemporary frigates

| Name_ | Date_ | Nation | Displacement | Speed | Number_ | Notes_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canopo-class frigate | 1957 | Italy | 1,807 tons | 26 knots | 4 |  |
| Type 41 frigate | 1957 | UK | 2,300 tons | 24 knots | 4 | anti-aircraft |
| Azopardo-class frigate | 1957 | Argentina | 1,160 tons | 20 knots | 2 |  |
| Restigouche-class | 1958 | Canada | 2,366 tons | 28 knots | 7 | anti-submarine |
| Claud Jones-class | 1959 | US | 1,450 tons | 22 knots | 4 |  |
| Type 12M frigate | 1960 | UK | 2,380 tons | 30 knots | 12 | anti-submarine |
| Köln-class frigate | 1961 | Germany | 2,100 tons | 30 knots | 6 | fast |
| River-class | 1961 | Australia | 2,100 tons | 30 knots | 6 |  |
| River-class | 1961 | Japan | 1,490 tons | 25 knots | 4 |  |
| Type 81 frigate | 1961 | UK | 2,300 tons | 28 knots | 7 | general purpose |
| Bergamini-class frigate | 1961 | Italy | 1,410 tons | 26 knots | 4 |  |