Type 45 Daring-Class Destroyer

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Type 45 Daring-Class Destroyer: Advanced Naval Warfare Platform

The Type 45 Daring-class destroyer, also known as the Daring class, represents one of the most advanced air-defense warships in the Royal Navy. Designed for modern naval combat, it combines speed, firepower, and state-of-the-art sensors to protect fleets against aerial, surface, and submarine threats.

Manufacturer and Origin

Built by BAE Systems in the United Kingdom, the Type 45 entered service in 2009 as a successor to the Type 42 destroyers. The vessel was developed primarily for air-defense operations, supporting fleet protection and strategic naval missions worldwide.

Capabilities and Performance

The Daring class features a displacement of 8,000 tons and can reach speeds of over 29 knots, powered by a sophisticated integrated electric propulsion system. Its operational range extends to approximately 7,000 nautical miles, enabling extended deployments without frequent refueling. Endurance is optimized for sustained maritime operations.

Armament and Technology

The destroyer is armed with the 4.5-inch Mark 8 naval gun, Sea Viper (PAAMS) vertical launch missiles, and anti-ship missiles such as the Harpoon. For close-in defense, it carries the Phalanx CIWS and torpedo launchers. The ship employs the advanced SAMPSON multi-function radar, combined with S1850M long-range radar, for air and surface threat detection. Electronic warfare and decoy systems enhance survivability against modern threats.

Operational Use

The Type 45 serves as a fleet air-defense platform, escorting aircraft carriers and protecting maritime task forces. It is capable of operating helicopters and UAVs for reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare. Its integrated combat management system allows rapid response to complex threat environments.

Type 45 Daring-Class Destroyer Price

The Type 45 Daring‑class destroyer has a unit build cost of about 1.05 billion UK pounds per ship when including research and development. In US dollars that works out to roughly around 1 billion USD per vessel, depending on current exchange rates.