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M-class destroyer
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Destroyers · United Kingdom · 1941
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M-classdestroyer

M-class destroyer
M-class destroyer Photo: US Navy · 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
60
Air Defence
40
ASW Capability
50
Sensors
45
Survivability
65
Versatility
70
Endurance
75
Aviation
10
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerVickers-Armstrongs
CategoryDestroyers
EraWorld War II
In service1941–1942
Operators5 countries
Quantity8
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
53
Destroyers MASS Rating
29/69
World War II
175/478
All-Time
Destroyers · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Air Defence
40
ASW Capability
50
Sensors
45
Survivability
65
Versatility
70
Endurance
75
Aviation
10
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the destroyers category.
01 / Overview
M-class destroyer
Category
Prime contractor
Production
1941–1942
Quantity
8
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
DESTROYERS · WORLD WAR II
29
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
53
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 Class8
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Standard Displacement1,950 t
  • Full Load Displacement2,705 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)110.4 m
  • Beam11.28 m
  • Draft3.05 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement190
◆Propulsion5MOD.5
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Shaft Power35,794 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed36 kn
  • Range5,500
▤Gun Armament2MOD.2
  • Main Gun Calibre119 mm
  • Main Gun Count6
⬢Underwater Warfare2MOD.2
▲Aviation2MOD.2
◎Sensors & Combat Systems2MOD.2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1941Production started
  2. 1942Production ended
85
years in service
1
years in production
8
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 4 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
A mechanical device that converts steam pressure into rotational energy, used to drive shipboard generators or propulsion systems.
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