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Type 1936A destroyer
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Destroyers · Germany · 1938
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Type1936Adestroyer

Type 1936A destroyer
Type 1936A destroyer Photo: U.S. 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
78
Air Defence
58
ASW Capability
52
Sensors
49
Survivability
55
Versatility
70
Endurance
74
Aviation
28
Technology
71
Cost-Effectiveness
48
Origin Germany
ManufacturerFriedrich Krupp Germaniawerft, AG Weser, Deutsche Schiff- und Maschinenbau
CategoryDestroyers
EraInterwar Period
In service1938–1943
Operators2 countries
Quantity15
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
60
Destroyers MASS Rating
5/85
Interwar Period
87/478
All-Time
Destroyers · 10 axes scored
Firepower
78
Air Defence
58
ASW Capability
52
Sensors
49
Survivability
55
Versatility
70
Endurance
74
Aviation
28
Technology
71
Cost-Effectiveness
48
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the destroyers category.
01 / Overview
Type 1936A destroyer
Category
Country
Production
1938–1943
Quantity
15
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
DESTROYERS · INTERWAR PERIOD
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
60
destroyers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the destroyers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification2MOD.2
  • Laid Down1938
  • Ships in Class15
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Full Load Displacement2,543 t
▣Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length (overall)127 m
  • Length (waterline)121.9 m
  • Beam12 m
  • Draft4.38 m
◇Propulsion6MOD.6
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power51,485 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed36 kn
  • Range2,600
◆Gun Armament2MOD.2
  • Main Gun Calibre150 mm
  • Main Gun Count4
▤Underwater Warfare2MOD.2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1938Production started
  2. 1939First deployment: World War II
  3. 1943Production ended
88
years in service
5
years in production
15
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Type 1936A destroyer 1938
05 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 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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