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J-class destroyer
Photo: TSGT Paul J. Page, U.S. Air Force · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
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J-classdestroyer

Destroyers · United Kingdom · 1937
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J-classdestroyer

J-class destroyer
J-class destroyer Photo: TSGT Paul J. Page, U.S. Air Force · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
65
Air Defence
50
ASW Capability
40
Sensors
55
Survivability
70
Versatility
80
Endurance
75
Aviation
10
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerJohn Brown & Company, Swan Hunter, Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, R. & W. Hawthorn, Leslie and Company, J. Samuel White, William Denny and Brothers, Yarrow Shipbuilders Limited
CategoryDestroyers
EraInterwar Period
In service1937–1941
Operators1 countries
Quantity24
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
58
Destroyers MASS Rating
9/85
Interwar Period
112/478
All-Time
Destroyers · 10 axes scored
Firepower
65
Air Defence
50
ASW Capability
40
Sensors
55
Survivability
70
Versatility
80
Endurance
75
Aviation
10
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the destroyers category.
01 / Overview
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
DESTROYERS · INTERWAR PERIOD
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
94
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
58
destroyers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the destroyers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification1MOD.1
  • Ships in Class24
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Standard Displacement1,690 t
  • Full Load Displacement2,330 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)108.5 m
  • Beam10.9 m
  • Draft3.81 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement183
◆Propulsion4MOD.4
  • Shaft Power32,800 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed36 kn
  • Range5,500
▤Gun Armament2MOD.2
  • Main Gun Calibre120 mm
  • Main Gun Count6
⬢Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
▲Fleet Status2MOD.2
  • Completed24
  • Lost13
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1937Production started
  2. 1941Production ended
89
years in service
4
years in production
24
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
J-class destroyer 1937
// DERIVATIVES
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
Sonar system installed on the hull of a ship, used for underwater detection and navigation by emitting and receiving sound waves.
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