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The mysterious Daring-class destroyer: How is it changing the Royal Navy's strategy?
Since the beginning of the 21st century, the British Royal Navy has welcomed a new flagship ship-the Daring-class destroyer (Type 45). This ship class has epoch-making significance in the strategic role of the navy, especially in terms of air defense and anti-missile combat capabilities. Its design concept and actual combat application are both advanced, so it has attracted widespread attention and discussion from all walks of life.
Design and Build
The Daring-class destroyers consist of six ships and are mainly designed for anti-air and missile combat. These ships have the PAAMS (Sea Viper) air defense system as the core, and are equipped with SAMPSON Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) and S1850M long-range radar. They can track and destroy multiple targets at the same time under fierce attacks. This is in the previous Type 42 An elusive capability on a destroyer.
The number of targets that a Type 45 destroyer can simultaneously track, intercept and destroy in a "strong attack" exceeds that of five Type 42 destroyers combined.
The first ship of the Daring class, HMS Daring, was launched on February 1, 2006 and officially entered service in 2009, replacing the previous Type 42 class ships that performed well in the Falklands War. However, there were many controversies during the construction process, especially when the originally planned purchase of 12 ships was gradually reduced to the final 6 ships. This change caused many experts and media to express concerns about its cost.
Propulsion system and electricity
Type 45 destroyers are equipped with an advanced integrated electric propulsion system that is capable of providing both propulsion and electrical power requirements. It is equipped with two Rolls-Royce WR-21 gas turbines and two Wärtsilä 12V200 diesel generators that together serve as power sources to provide stable power output for the ship's motor system.
Integrated electric propulsion reduces the risk of the ship facing operational damage, while also enhancing the convenience of maintenance and effectively improving the operational efficiency of the ship.
However, the Type 45's propulsion system also exposes some design flaws, especially in hot climates, which may lead to insufficient energy supply and affect the operational performance of the ship. Therefore, the British Ministry of Defense plans to renovate and rebuild all six ships starting in 2019 to deal with these problems.
Anti-air combat capabilities
The core mission of the Daring-class destroyer is anti-air combat, designed to defend against various air threats, including high-speed anti-ship missiles, drones, etc. This ship class is equipped with the Sichuan-built unit's Sea Viper air defense system, which allows the ship to track and intercept a large number of targets at the same time, making it one of the most advantageous air defense ships in the navy.
Navy and defense experts believe that the Daring class represents the pinnacle of the Royal Navy's modern air defense technology.
In addition, the British Royal Navy and the US Missile Defense Agency jointly explored the potential of the Daring class in ballistic missile defense, demonstrating the importance of the ship in diverse strategic roles.
Future Outlook
With the addition of Type 45 destroyers, the Royal Navy's global strategic deployment capabilities have been significantly improved, especially when dealing with changing maritime threats. However, as future operational requirements evolve, this ship class also faces challenges. According to the plan, the Type 45 destroyer will be replaced by the Type 83 destroyer in the 2030s to further enhance the navy's combat effectiveness.
The Daring-class destroyer is undoubtedly an important milestone in the evolution of the navy, but in the face of the ever-changing war environment, can it maintain its combat advantage in the long term?
These steel behemoths are like guardians of the ocean, but with the development of technology, how will future naval battles evolve?
