United States Navy selling its Oliver Hazard Perry FFG class frigates -- 'no reasonable offer refused'
Taiwan has already been spotted giving the vessels the once-over, as has Thailand and Mexico. Out of the 11 ships on offer, only three don't currently have an offer on them.
So how much could one of these babies sell for?
Well, each ship was worth about $200 million in 1978 dollars when they were first delivered (roughly $700 million in today's terms). Since then they've undergone considerable depreciation and covered an impressive number of miles. With all the optional extras removed (such as the towed sonar arrays, aircraft-tracking radars and 76mm cannon), the price is expected to be low. Very low.
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