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Fante-class destroyer
Photo: attributed to Marina Militare · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Destroyers · Italy · 1941
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Fante-classdestroyer

Fante-class destroyer
Fante-class destroyer Photo: attributed to Marina Militare · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
40
Air Defence
30
ASW Capability
35
Sensors
25
Survivability
50
Versatility
45
Endurance
60
Aviation
10
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
55
Origin Italy
CategoryDestroyers
EraWorld War II
In service1941–1943
Operators1 countries
Quantity3
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
36
Destroyers MASS Rating
43/69
World War II
254/478
All-Time
Destroyers · 10 axes scored
Firepower
40
Air Defence
30
ASW Capability
35
Sensors
25
Survivability
50
Versatility
45
Endurance
60
Aviation
10
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
55
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the destroyers category.
01 / Overview
Fante-class destroyer
Category
Country
Production
1941–1943
Quantity
3
Operators
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification5MOD.5
  • Laid Down1941
  • Launched1943
  • Commissioned1969
  • Ships in Class3
  • In ServiceNo
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Standard Displacement2,050 t
  • Full Load Displacement2,500 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)114.7 m
  • Beam12 m
  • Draft5.3 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement329
◆Propulsion6MOD.6
  • PropulsionDiesel-Electric
  • Number of Engines4
  • Shaft Power44,742 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed36.5 kn
  • Range5,500
▤Gun Armament2MOD.2
  • Main Gun Calibre127 mm
  • Main Gun Count2
⬢Missile Armament1MOD.1
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation4MOD.4
◈Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
◇Fleet Status3MOD.3
  • Completed3
  • Active0
  • Retired3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1941Production started
  2. 1943Production ended
  3. 1969Sale: Italy (3 units)
85
years in service
2
years in production
3
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
Fante-class destroyerSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1969Italy3——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
Automated Damage Control is a shipboard system that detects, assesses, and mitigates combat damage on aircraft carriers using sensors and software to enhance response speed and reduce crew workload.
Propulsion system combining diesel engines to generate electricity, which powers electric motors driving the vessel's propellers.
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