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Bittern Class (1935) Sloop Specification 

As built

Crew :

125. To Bittern Class (1935) SL Ships :
Displacement : 1,190 tons (1,600 tonnes) full load.

Dimensions :

282ft x 37ft x 8ft 4in (10ft at full load).
Range : ?

Armour :

n/a
Armament : 4 x 4.7in guns; 
(Except Bittern 6 x 4in AA guns;)
4 x 0.5in AA guns.
Power plant : 2-shaft; Steam Turbines;
388 tons oil fuel.

Max Speed :

19kts.
Note: During the late 1930's and WW2 various changes were made to the guns, radar, and anti-submarine mortar added.
This page last edited - 16 December, 2012.

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