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Marcílio Dias-class destroyer
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Destroyers · United States · 1945
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MarcílioDias-classdestroyer

Marcílio Dias-class destroyer
Marcílio Dias-class destroyer Photo: Brazilian Navy · Wikimedia Commons · Attribution
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
40
Air Defence
35
ASW Capability
45
Sensors
30
Survivability
50
Versatility
40
Endurance
55
Aviation
10
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin United States
CategoryDestroyers
EraCold War
In service1945–1973
Operators1 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
38
Destroyers MASS Rating
40/43
Cold War
236/478
All-Time
Destroyers · 10 axes scored
Firepower
40
Air Defence
35
ASW Capability
45
Sensors
30
Survivability
50
Versatility
40
Endurance
55
Aviation
10
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the destroyers category.
01 / Overview
Marcílio Dias-class destroyer
Category
Production
1945–1973
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
DESTROYERS · COLD WAR
40
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
38
destroyers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the destroyers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification8MOD.8
  • Hull ClassificationDD
  • Ship TypeDestroyer
  • Builder / ShipyardConsolidated Steel Corporation
  • Laid Down1944
  • Launched1945
  • Commissioned1973
  • Ships in Class2
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Light Displacement2,616 t
  • Full Load Displacement2,657.856 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)119.024 m
  • Beam12.466 m
  • Draft4.359 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement350
◆Propulsion9MOD.9
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)4 × boilers, General Electric steam turbines, 2 shafts
  • Number of Engines4
  • Shaft Power44,742 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed36.8 kn
  • Cruise Speed20 kn
  • Range4,500
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament3MOD.3
  • Main Gun5-inch/38-caliber Mark 30
  • Main Gun Calibre127 mm
  • Main Gun Count4
⬢Missile Armament4MOD.4
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation5MOD.5
◈Sensors & Combat Systems6MOD.6
▣Survivability3MOD.3
◇Fleet Status8MOD.8
  • Completed2
  • Active0
  • Under Construction0
  • Planned2
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost0
  • Retired2
  • Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945Production started
  2. 1973Production ended
81
years in service
28
years in production
2
units produced
1
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 6units
6active
Marcílio Dias-class destroyerSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Brazil2——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) rocket or missile: a weapon system used to detect and engage underwater targets, typically deployed from aircraft.
Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
The upper deck of an aircraft carrier, equipped for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maintenance operations.
Sonar system installed on the hull of a ship, used for underwater detection and navigation by emitting and receiving sound waves.
A mechanical device that converts steam pressure into rotational energy, used to drive shipboard generators or propulsion systems.
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