Destroyer Escort
The Edsall-class destroyer escort was a 1,253 ton, 306-foot (93 m) vessel, with a crew of 186. It had a top speed of 21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph) and a range of 10,800 nmi (20,000 km; 12,400 mi). The main armament was three 3"/50 caliber guns, along with torpedo tubes, depth charges, and 40 mm and 20 mm guns.
| Name | Acquired | Formerly | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RVNS Trần Hưng Đạo (HQ-1) | 13 February 1971 | USS Camp (DE-251) | Escaped to the Philippines, April 1975. To Philippine Navy as BRP Rajah Lakandula (PS-4). |
| RVNS Trần Khánh Dư (HQ-4) | 25 September 1971 | USS Forster (DE-334) | Captured by North Vietnam, 29 April 1975. To Vietnam People's Navy as VPNS Dai Ky (HQ-03). |
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