[1] Lý Thái Tổ is designed to perform searches, track and destroy floating target ships, air defense, anti-submarine (limited), escort, and patrol territorial waters and special areas with economic rights.

Lý Thái Tổ can enter combat independently or in squadrons, and is equipped with stealth technology, to present a minimum presence on enemy radar screens.

Vietnam and Russia signed a contract worth US$350 million to build two Gepard-class frigates designed by the Institute ZPKB in Zelenodolsk.

[2] According to the manufacturer, Lý Thái Tổ's interior has been modified to increase crew comfort, improved compared to Đinh Tiên Hoàng – the previous Gepard 3.9 in Vietnam People's Navy.

She has more convenient maintenance and operation, improved seaworthiness, higher maneuverability, and is better able to handle a range of situations.