A dedicated early‑Cold‑War ASW frigate — the Dealey class was the first purpose‑built US Navy anti‑submarine escort of the post‑WWII era. Centered around the Weapon Alpha ASW rocket launcher, improved sonar, and lightweight ASW torpedoes, the class represented a major step beyond WWII systems.
Dealey‑class frigates served in the US Navy from the mid‑1950s to the early 1970s. Three additional ships were built in the United States specifically for Portugal under the MDAP program, based on the Dealey design but equipped with Bofors 375‑mm ASW mortars instead of Weapon Alpha — forming the distinct Portuguese João de Lisboa subclass.
Compact, efficient and highly maneuverable, the Dealey class represents the standard early‑Cold‑War ASW escort before the introduction of larger Knox and Garcia‑class frigates.
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Part of the Cold War Ships Series — Western Bloc.