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Type 45 Daring Class (2008)
Air Defence Destroyer DG Specification 

Crew :

190 (Space for 230). To Type 45 Daring Class (2008) Ships :
Displacement : 5,800 tonnes (light load), 7,200 tonnes (deep load).

Dimensions :

152m x 21.2m x  7.4m.
Range : 7,000 nm @18 knots.

Sensors :

Sampson MFR Multi-functional Radar (Surveillance & Fire Control);
Signaal/Marconi S1850 M Long range Radar - (Air/surface search).
Armament : Sea Viper Anti-Air Missile System;
SLYVER Launcher & combination of up to 48 Aster15 & Aster30 Missiles;
Stingray Torpedoes, (Helicopter launched);
4.5in Mk8 Gun;
Surface Ship Torpedo Defence System.
Power plant : Integrated electrical propulsion system;
4 x generators, generating a maximum of 46MW with power distributed between propulsion, combat systems and domestic loads as necessary.

Aircraft :

1 x Lynx HMA 3/8 or 1 x Merlin EH101 HAS 1.

Max Speed :

29 knots.

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This page last edited - 28 May, 2012.