FF(X)

Rendering of the FF(X) frigate, based on the Legend-class cutter
Class overview
BuildersHuntington Ingalls Industries
Operators United States Navy (projected)
Preceded byConstellation class
Planned50-65
General characteristics
TypeFrigate
Displacement4,750 tonnes (4,670 long tons; 5,240 short tons)
Length421 feet (128 m)
Beam54 feet (16 m)
Draft22 feet (6.7 m)
Speed28 knots (52 km/h; 32 mph)
Range12,000 nautical miles (22,000 km; 14,000 mi)
Complement148
Sensors &
processing systems
AN/SPS-77 3D air and surface search radar
Electronic warfare
& decoys
Armament

FF(X) is the designation for a class of frigates intended for the United States Navy based on the National Security Cutter (NSC) or Legend-class cutter in service with the United States Coast Guard. The program was announced on December 19, 2025, and the ships will be built by Huntington Ingalls Industries.