LATEST Ancient Prototypes of Proxy Warfare: The Economic and Logistical Burden of Roman and Persian Proxy Networks among Arab Tribes and Caucasian Powers
SEARCH
DB ONLINE
EN ▾
Tribal-class destroyer
Photo: Photographer not identified. "Official photograph". · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
REC // INTEL FEED

Tribal-classdestroyer

Destroyers · United Kingdom · 1907
ADD TO COMPARE

Tribal-classdestroyer

Tribal-class destroyer
Tribal-class destroyer Photo: Photographer not identified. "Official photograph". · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
30
Air Defence
10
ASW Capability
5
Sensors
15
Survivability
40
Versatility
50
Endurance
60
Aviation
0
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United Kingdom
ManufacturerCammell Laird, Armstrong Whitworth, R. & W. Hawthorn, Leslie and Company, Chatham Dockyard, Palmers Shipbuilding and Iron Company, J. Samuel White, William Denny and Brothers, John I. Thornycroft & Company
CategoryDestroyers
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1907–1908
Operators3 countries
Quantity12
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
26
Destroyers MASS Rating
8/119
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
313/478
All-Time
Destroyers · 10 axes scored
Firepower
30
Air Defence
10
ASW Capability
5
Sensors
15
Survivability
40
Versatility
50
Endurance
60
Aviation
0
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the destroyers category.
01 / Overview
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
DESTROYERS · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
42
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
26
destroyers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the destroyers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification6MOD.6
  • Ship TypeDestroyer
  • Laid Down1905
  • Launched1907
  • Commissioned1908
  • Ships in Class12
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement3MOD.3
  • Light Displacement860 t
  • Standard Displacement900 t
  • Full Load Displacement860 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)83.82 m
  • Beam8.53 m
  • Draft2.59 m
◇Propulsion7MOD.7
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)2 or 3 shaft steam turbines
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power9,321 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed33 kn
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
◆Gun Armament3MOD.3
  • Main GunQF 12 pounder 12 cwt Mark I
  • Main Gun Calibre76 mm
  • Main Gun Count5
⬢Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
▲Aviation3MOD.3
◎Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
◈Survivability5MOD.5
▣Fleet Status2MOD.2
  • Completed12
  • Lost4
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1907Production started
  2. 1908Production ended
  3. 1914First deployment: World War I
119
years in service
1
years in production
12
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 3 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
A mechanical device that converts steam pressure into rotational energy, used to drive shipboard generators or propulsion systems.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
📚 Sources
📖 ENCYCLOPEDIA Browse the Destroyers entry →