| STARSHIP CLASS | |
| Avenger | |
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| Type: | heavy frigate |
| Length: | 234.9 m |
| Beam: | 141.2 m |
| Draft: | 58.8 m |
| Max. warp: | warp 8 |
| Max. speed: | warp 10 |
| Armaments: | 3 twin mounted phaser banks; 2 megaphaser emplacements; 4 photon torpedo banks |
| Defenses: | (2270s) FSP; (2298) FSQ deflector shields |
| Crew: | 360 (plus 250 surface action specialists during wartime) |
The Avenger-class heavy frigate starship was introduced by the United Federation of Planets Starfleet in the 2270s, following the development of linear warp drive. Its spaceframe was derived from the Surya-class starships in service since the 2240s and 50s. (Federation Frontiers)
- The Reliant-class starships (FASA RPG: Federation Ship Recognition Manual) may be this class's nomenclature in an alternate timeline.
- There were six iterations of the Avenger class between 2275 and 2360. (Star Trek Starship Tactical Combat Simulator: Avenger Class XI Heavy Frigate)
| Avenger-class starships |
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| USS Amiens - USS Ardana - USS Avenger - USS Dardanius - USS Halcyon - USS Illustrious - USS Odin - USS Reliant - USS Resolution - USS Robert E. Lee - USS Sarpeidon - USS Shadowstar - USS Southern Cross - USS Yonada |
| Starfleet International: USS Avenger - USS Illustrious - USS Odin - USS Robert E. Lee - USS Shadowstar - USS Southern Cross |