Type 42 (Batch 1 and 2) class
1975
| Guided-Missile Destroyer · ships | |
| light (tn): | 3560 |
| full load (tn): | 4350 |
| length (m): | 125 |
| beam (m): | 14 |
| draught (m): | 5.8 |
| range (nm): | 4000 |
| max speed (knots): | 29 |
| power (shp): | 50000 |
Class Family
- Type 82 Bristol class
- Type 42 (Batch 1 and 2) class
Systems
| 2 | Naval Engine | gas turbine - Rolls Royce Olympus |
| 2 | Naval Engine | gas turbine - Rolls Royce Tyne |
| 2 | Naval Engine | propulsion system: COGOG |
| Missile Launcher | Sea Dart | |
| 4 | Chaff and decoys | Seagnat |
| Naval Radar | air search radar Type 965 | |
| 2 | Naval Radar | fire direction radar Type 909 |
| Sonar | hull mounted sonar Type 2050 | |
| Naval Radar | navigation radar Type 1006 | |
| Naval Radar | surface and low level air search radar Type 996 |
Shipyards
| Shipyard | Built |
|---|---|
| Cammell Laird |
3 |
| Swan Hunter (Neptune) |
3 |
| BAE Systems (Vickers) |
2 |
| Vosper Thornycroft |
2 |
Aircraft
| Manufacturer | Operator | Typical | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westland Lynx | Fleet Air Arm |
1 | 1 |
Ships
| Built | Decom | Ship | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 1982 | D80 | HMS Sheffield |
| 1976 | 1999 | D86 | HMS Birmingham |
| 1977 | 2005 | D88 | HMS Glasgow |
| 1978 | 1982 | D118 | HMS Coventry |
| 1978 | 2004 | D87 | HMS Newcastle |
| 1979 | 2005 | D108 | HMS Cardiff |
| 1980 | 2009 | D89 | HMS Exeter |
| 1981 | 2009 | D90 | HMS Southampton |
| 1982 | 2012 | D92 | HMS Liverpool |
| 1983 | 2010 | D91 | HMS Nottingham |