The unique characteristic of this class is its modular design. Blohm + Voss has patented a functional-unit concept of fitting variable weapon, sensor and electronic equipment (plus other ship systems) in modular, standardized containers and pallets.

The ship is designed so that it remains open during construction. This gives access routes that allow rapid installation of equipment.

The same characteristics dramatically reduces time and cost of the removal and replacement of equipment in subsequent refits and modernizations.

1. Module M6 - Paint store. Rope Store
2. Module M5 - 127mm Gun Turret, Magazine, Spherion Anti Submarine Sonar, Ventilation module
3. Module A6 - Missile Decoy (chaff launchers), Chart House, RAS Store.
4. Module A5 - Bridge, Ops Room, Electronic Compartments, Fire Control System, Officers Accom.
5. Module A4 - Radar Compartments, Air Intakes, Diving Store
6. Module A3 - Exhaust Uptakes, Sea Sparrow anti-aircraft missile, RAS Store.
7. Modules A1 & A2 - Hangar, Helo Maintenance Workshops, Torpedo Stowage
8. Module M1 - Flight Deck, Dining Rooms, Storerooms, Quarterdeck, Helo Fuel
9. Module M2 - Galley, Accommodation, Diesel Generators, Fuel Tanks
10. Module M3 - LM2500 Gas Turbine, MTU 12V Diesel Engine, Cross Connecting Gearbox, Stabilizers, Fuel Tanks.
11. Module M4 - Accommodation, Diesel Generators, Storerooms, Fuel Tanks.