 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source .(July 2021) |
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Jinnah class |
| Builders | Karachi Ship Yard |
| Operators | Pakistan Navy |
| Preceded by | Babur-class corvette |
| Planned | 6 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Multi-role frigate |
| Notes | Details not available |
The Jinnah class is a class of multi-role frigates planned for the Pakistan Navy. The class is being designed through the expertise gained by Pakistan under the Babur-class corvette (Pakistan Navy MILGEM design). [1]
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