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S and T-class destroyer
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Destroyers · United Kingdom · 1942
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S and T-class destroyer
S and T-class destroyer Photo: U.S. Navy (This image is part of a photograph album that was acquired by RADM Joseph C. Clifton during his service as Executive Officer of USS Wasp (C · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
MASS (Military Archive Scoring System) 53
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Air Defence
50
ASW Capability
45
Sensors
40
Survivability
70
Versatility
65
Endurance
75
Aviation
10
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Methodology ↗ → Destroyers ranking
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerR. & W. Hawthorn, Leslie and Company
CategoryDestroyers
EraWorld War II
In service1942–1943
Operators2 countries
Quantity16
⬇ Overview
⚙ Specs
⊕ History
⊕ Operators
⚖ MASS Score
📚 Sources
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
⊟ Destroyersranking ↗methodology ↗
53
Destroyers MASS Rating
29/69
World War II
175/478
All-Time
Destroyers · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Air Defence
50
ASW Capability
45
Sensors
40
Survivability
70
Versatility
65
Endurance
75
Aviation
10
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the destroyers category.
01 / Overview
S and T-class destroyer
Category
Destroyers
Country
United Kingdom
Prime contractor
R. & W. Hawthorn, Leslie and Company
Production
1942–1943
Quantity
16
Operators
2 countries
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
DESTROYERS · WORLD WAR II
29
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
MASS SCORE ↗
53
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 Down1941
  • Launched1942
  • Commissioned1943
  • Ships in Class16
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Standard Displacement1,758 t
  • Full Load Displacement2,580 t
▣Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length (overall)110.6 m
  • Length (waterline)103.5 m
  • Beam10.9 m
  • Draft4.3 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement200
◆Propulsion5MOD.5
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power29,830 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed36.75 kn
▤Gun Armament2MOD.2
  • Main Gun Calibre120 mm
  • Main Gun Count4
⬢Underwater Warfare2MOD.2
▲Aviation2MOD.2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1942Production started
  2. 1943Production ended
84
years in service
1
years in production
16
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
NorwayACTIVEUnited KingdomACTIVE
S and T-class destroyerSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Norway———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
ASW
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
Steam Turbine
A mechanical device that converts steam pressure into rotational energy, used to drive shipboard generators or propulsion systems.
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Destroyers World War II United Kingdom R. & W. Hawthorn, Leslie and Company
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