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Bonifaz class (F110)
Next-generation Spanish Navy multipurpose frigate built by Navantia to replace the aging Santa Maria class, combining the Aegis combat system with an integrated electric propulsion plant and hybrid sonar suite. Five ships are planned, with the class continuing Spain's export legacy in Aegis-compatible frigate design.
Planned service entry 2026 · 1 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
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32
VLS
150
crew
💲 ≈ $950,000,000, Approximate build cost per ship
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
National export licensing
Subject to Spain export-control approval; verify eligibility with the manufacturer.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Development status
Limited · 1 operator
Planned service entry 2026. Status: announced.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
$2.4B – $3.3B
Acquisition is only ~30% of lifecycle cost, operating & support dominate over ~35 yrs. Rough 2.5–3.5× the unit price. How we estimate this →
Interoperability
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Compatible munitions & weapons
Publicly reported weapons the Bonifaz class (F110) can carry. Linked items have a full spec page.
Full specifications
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | 1× 127 mm naval gun |
|---|---|
| VLS cells Vertical-launch missile cells on a warship, a proxy for magazine depth. Higher means more missiles before rearming. | 32 |
| Torpedo tubes Number of torpedo tubes (submarines and some surface ships). | 4 |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 146.8 m |
|---|
Sensors & avionics
Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.
| Radar Primary radar. AESA (active electronically scanned array) is the current state of the art. | SPY-7 (V)1 phased-array radar |
|---|
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Unit cost Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper. | $950,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability. | 0 |
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 1 |
Specifications compiled from public Navantia and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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What is the main armament of the Navantia Bonifaz class (F110)? +
The Navantia Bonifaz class (F110)'s primary weapon is the 1× 127 mm naval gun.
What is the Navantia Bonifaz class (F110) used for? +
The Navantia Bonifaz class (F110) is a warship typically used for anti ship, air defense.
How many countries operate the Navantia Bonifaz class (F110)? +
The Navantia Bonifaz class (F110) is operated by 1 countries.
How much does the Navantia Bonifaz class (F110) cost? +
The Navantia Bonifaz class (F110) has an approximate unit cost of 950,000,000 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration, treat this as directional.
