A conventional frigate instead of LCS

What if the US Navy chose a normal frigate instead of the LCS program?

A 35-38-knot concept is proposed for patrol and escort work. A conventional frigate programme is also credited with the prospect of producing more ships.

An initial reply proposes retaining the LCS concept as a patrol ship or escort for lower-threat conditions while limiting speed to about 35-38 knots. Alex interprets the original requirement as a successor to the Oliver Hazard Perry frigates. He attributes the pursuit of distinctive requirements partly to presenting the programme as something new. In the later follow-up, the 45-knot requirement is linked to the power and hull form needed to achieve it.