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Sword Class Frigates are approximately '''Dimensions:''' 1.6 km long and , 0.3 km abeam at finsapprox. They usually weight <sup>2</sup> '''Mass:''' 6 megatonnes and host a crew of about approx.<sup>2</sup> '''Crew:''' 26,000crew; approx. Their maximum sustainable acceleration is <sup>2</sup> '''Accel:''' 4.5 gravities. Compared to [[Tempest Frigate|Tempest Class Frigates]], they are more manoeuvrable and equipped with better turrets and detection devices, but their hull integrity and armour are slightly inferior, as long as the space designated for componentsmax sustainable acceleration.<sup>2</sup>
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Escort class ships are meant to support heavier vessels during fights and cruises. It is is exceptionally rare to see an Imperial [[battleship]] without at least two, if not more, Sword class ships by its side. Sword Class Frigates are often seen fighting alongside [[Space Marine]] formations.<sup>1</sup> Because of their performances, they are also valued by Rogue Traders who usually convert them in order to have their merchant needs suited.<sup>2</sup>
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