| STARSHIP CLASS | |
| Surya | |
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| Type: | frigate |
The Surya-class frigate was a type of starship on active duty in the Federation Starfleet during the mid- to late-23rd century. It was the precursor to the Avenger-class heavy frigates. (Ships of the Star Fleet, vol. 1 [revised])
The USS Argus (NCC-1888) was a ship of this class. (Star Trek: The Adventures of Argus)
USS Avenger was a ship of this class until the refit of 2272-75. (Star Trek: Avenger) USS Illustrious was a ship of this class until a refit to Avenger-class standards in the late 2270s.
| Surya-class starships |
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| Argus - Avenger - Courageous - Endurance - Hippolyta - Illustrious - Robert F. Kennedy - Surya |
Alternate continuities[]
FASA[]
The Anton-class research cruisers may be this class's nomenclature in an alternate timeline. (FASA RPG: Federation Ship Recognition Manual)
Jackill's[]
The Vindicator-class starships may be the name of this class in another continuity. (Jackill's: Starfleet Heavy Frigate Vindicator Class NCC-1859)