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Hector-class ironclad
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Hector-classironclad

Ironclads · United Kingdom · 1864
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Hector-classironclad

Hector-class ironclad
Hector-class ironclad Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerRobert Napier and Sons
CategoryIronclads
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1864–1868
Operators1 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality84%
01 / Overview
Hector-class ironclad
Category
Prime contractor
Production
1864–1868
Quantity
2
Operators
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification6MOD.6
  • Hull ClassificationArmoured frigate
  • Ship TypeArmoured frigate
  • Laid Down1861
  • Commissioned1864
  • Ships in Class2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Standard Displacement7,000 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)85.3 m
  • Beam17.2 m
  • Draft8 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement530
◆Propulsion6MOD.6
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)1 shaft; 1 HRCR steam engine
  • Number of Engines1
  • Shaft Power2,500 kW
  • Shafts / Screws1
  • Top Speed12 kn
  • Range800
▤Gun Armament4MOD.4
  • Main GunRBL 7 inch Armstrong 110‑pounder
  • Main Gun Calibre178 mm
  • Main Gun Count4
  • Secondary Guns68‑pounder smoothbore guns
⬢Aviation2MOD.2
▲Armour1MOD.1
  • Belt Armour114 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1864Production started
  2. 1868Production ended
162
years in service
4
years in production
2
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
05 / MASS Score
Not enough weapon data to rank this category.
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