The next generation FFG for the Spanish, the F-100 will be an Aegis class frigate employing the Aegis/SPY system to be used to escort the Spanish CVH Carrier class and transport convoys.  The frigates displace 5800 tons and carry two Lamps III Seahawks.  They are armed with a 48 Cell VLS employing ASROC, SM2-SR, SeaSparrow and ESSM.  They also carry 8 Harpoons, one 76mm/63 Mk75 dual-purpose gun, one Mekora CIWS and four 324mm torpedo tubes.  They are powered by a CODOG system with two gas and two diesel turbines.  These frigates will be exellent escorts and formidable advesaries. 

