Type 21 frigate
Quick Facts
- Type
- Frigate
- Operator
- Royal Navy
- Era
- Cold War
- In Service
- 1974–1993
- Number Built
- 8
- Notable Ships
- HMS Amazon, HMS Active
- Notable For
- General-purpose frigate used in the Falklands War
The Type 21 frigates were fast, general-purpose escort ships built for the Royal Navy and saw active service during the Falklands War.