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Zerstörer 1-class destroyer
Photo: Wolfgang Fricke · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
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Destroyers · United States · 1943
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Zerstörer1-classdestroyer

Zerstörer 1-class destroyer
Zerstörer 1-class destroyer Photo: Wolfgang Fricke · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
40
Air Defence
35
ASW Capability
45
Sensors
30
Survivability
50
Versatility
55
Endurance
60
Aviation
10
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin United States
CategoryDestroyers
EraEarly Cold War
In service1943–1958
Operators1 countries
Quantity6
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
40
Destroyers MASS Rating
29/45
Early Cold War
227/478
All-Time
Destroyers · 10 axes scored
Firepower
40
Air Defence
35
ASW Capability
45
Sensors
30
Survivability
50
Versatility
55
Endurance
60
Aviation
10
Technology
25
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the destroyers category.
01 / Overview
Zerstörer 1-class destroyer
Category
Production
1943–1958
Quantity
6
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
DESTROYERS · EARLY COLD WAR
29
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
40
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
  • Commissioned1958
  • Ships in Class6
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Standard Displacement2,050 t
  • Full Load Displacement2,500 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)114.73 m
  • Beam12.04 m
  • Draft5.33 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement329
◆Propulsion6MOD.6
  • PropulsionDiesel-Electric
  • Number of Engines4
  • Shaft Power44,742 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed36.5 kn
  • Range5,500
▤Gun Armament2MOD.2
  • Main Gun Calibre127 mm
  • Main Gun Count4
⬢Underwater Warfare1MOD.1
  • Torpedo Tubes2
▲Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
  • Air-Search RadarAN/SPS-6
  • Surface / Fire-Control RadarAN/SPS-10
  • Combat SystemMark 37 director
◎Fleet Status2MOD.2
  • Completed6
  • Retired6
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1943Production started
  2. 1958Production ended
  3. 1976Sale: Germany (4 units) · $766,000
83
years in service
15
years in production
6
units produced
1
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 10units
10active
Zerstörer 1-class destroyerSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1976Germany4$766 B$4.3 M
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Propulsion system combining diesel engines to generate electricity, which powers electric motors driving the vessel's propellers.
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