F184 HMS Ardent

1977 to 1982

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Type 21 Amazon class
FF - Frigate

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History of F184 HMS Ardent
1974-feb-26	Laid down
1975-may-9	Launched
1977-aug	Aircraft	assigned 829 Sq Wasp HAS.1 XV632 as /340-AD to work up ready for ship commissioning. Until c Nov 1978, with period of temporary loan to HMS Phoebe.
1977-oct-13	Commissioned
1978-nov	Aircraft	assigned 702 Sq Lynx HAS.2 XZ244 as /340-AD, until Apr 1982
1980-dec	Deployment	Armilla Patrol deployed to Middle East for Armilla Patrol, with HMS Apollo, supported by RFA Tidepool and RFA Fort Austin. Relieved on station by HMS Newcastle.
1981-aug-29	Port Visit	HMD Devonport Navy Days 1981 Ship open to visitors at Plymouth Navy Days 1981
1982-apr	Aircraft	assigned 815 Sq Lynx HAS.2 XZ251 as /340-AD and embarked at HMND Devonport on 19 Apr.
1982-apr-19	Deployment	Operation Corporate Departed HMNB Devonport for South Atlantic as part of Canberra Group.
1982-may-21	Decommissioned
1982-may-21	Fate: sunk	San Carlos Water San Carlos Water, with tragic loss of life and Lynx HAS.2 XZ251/340-AD aboard

Specifications

from Type 21 Amazon class
170	crew
2750	light (tn)
3600	full load (tn)
117	length (m)
12.70	beam (m)
5.90	draught (m)
4000	range (nm)
34	max speed (knots)
50000	power (shp)



2	Naval Engine gas turbine - Rolls Royce Olympus
2	Naval Engine gas turbine - Rolls Royce Tyne
1	Naval Engine propulsion system: COGOG



4	Missile Launcher MM38 Exocet single launcher
1	Missile Launcher Sea Cat



1	Naval Gun Mark 8 4.5 inch (114mm)
2	Naval Gun single 20 mm
2	Chaff and decoys Corvus chaff launcher



1	Naval Radar navigation radar Type 978
2	Naval Radar fire direction radar Type 912
1	Naval Radar surface and low level air search radar Type 992
1	Sonar hull mounted sonar Type 162
1	Sonar hull mounted sonar Type 184

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Builder

Yarrow, Scotstoun