The Phinda-class was a type of United Planets of Tellar starship, a frigate in service in the 22nd century. Named after the ancient god Phinda, these starships possessed advanced weapon and defensive capabilities within the Tellarite star navy, and were combatant vessels on the side of the Coalition of Planets allies during the Earth-Romulan War. (ENT novel: Beneath the Raptor's Wing)