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Parker-class destroyer leader
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Destroyers · United Kingdom · 1915
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Parker-class destroyer leader
Parker-class destroyer leader Photo: photographer not identified · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
30
Air Defence
10
ASW Capability
5
Sensors
5
Survivability
40
Versatility
35
Endurance
50
Aviation
0
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United Kingdom
CategoryDestroyers
EraWorld War I
In service1915–1917
Operators2 countries
Quantity6
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
23
Destroyers MASS Rating
30/41
World War I
384/478
All-Time
Destroyers · 10 axes scored
Firepower
30
Air Defence
10
ASW Capability
5
Sensors
5
Survivability
40
Versatility
35
Endurance
50
Aviation
0
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the destroyers category.
01 / Overview
Parker-class destroyer leader
Category
Production
1915–1917
Quantity
6
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
DESTROYERS · WORLD WAR I
30
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
23
destroyers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the destroyers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification5MOD.5
  • Laid Down1915
  • Launched1916
  • Commissioned1916
  • Ships in Class6
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Standard Displacement1,700 t
  • Full Load Displacement1,696.72 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)99 m
  • Beam9.7 m
  • Draft3.2 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement116
◆Propulsion4MOD.4
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Shaft Power26,700 kW
  • Shafts / Screws3
  • Top Speed34 kn
▤Gun Armament2MOD.2
  • Main Gun Calibre102 mm
  • Main Gun Count4
⬢Underwater Warfare2MOD.2
▲Aviation2MOD.2
◎Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1914First deployment: World War I
  2. 1915Production started
  3. 1917Production ended
111
years in service
2
years in production
6
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
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