Type 45 Daring

Type 45 Daring

Type: Air Defense Destroyer

Domain: sea

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Manufacturer: BAE Systems

Overview

The Type 45 Daring class is a class of air defense destroyers built for the Royal Navy. Equipped with the SAMPSON multifunction AESA radar and Sea Viper (PAAMS) missile system using Aster 15 and Aster 30 missiles, they provide the most advanced air defense capability in the Royal Navy. The class has experienced well-publicized propulsion issues that are being addressed through the PIP program.

Technical Specifications

beam21.2 m
crew190
radarSAMPSON S-band AESA + S1850M L-band
speed29+ knots
length152.4 m
armament48x Sylver A50 VLS (Aster 15/30), 4.5-inch Mk8 gun, Phalanx
helicopter1x Wildcat or Merlin
displacement8,000 tonnes (full load)

Operators

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