Type 26 City Class

Type 26 City Class

Type: Frigate

Domain: sea

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Manufacturer: BAE Systems / MBDA

First Deployed: 2028

Overview

Global Combat Ship designed as an advanced anti-submarine warfare frigate to replace the Type 23 class. Displacement of 6,900 tonnes with a mission bay for modular payloads. Armed with 24 Mk 41 VLS cells for Sea Ceptor CAMM and future cruise missiles, 48 Sea Ceptor cells, 127mm Mk 45 gun, and two Phalanx CIWS. Features an acoustically quietened hull design with electric drive for ultra-low noise ASW operations. Embarks a Merlin HM2 helicopter and Wildcat. Eight ships planned for the Royal Navy. Design exported to Australia (Hunter class) and Canada (River class), validating it as one of the most successful modern warship designs.

Technical Specifications

crew157 + 60 embarked
typeAnti-Submarine Warfare Frigate
speed26+ knots
length150 m
planned8 ships total
sensorsArtisan 3D radar; Sonar 2087 towed array; bow-mounted sonar
armamentMk 41 VLS (24 cells); Sea Ceptor CAMM; Mk 45 5-inch gun; torpedo tubes
displacement~6,900 tonnes

Operators

Related sea Weapon Systems