We are investigating the Type 23-class surface combatant of the Royal Navy, a.k.a. Duke-class, one of the best warships created by British naval engineers. #type23 #frigate #royalnavy

May Queen Elizabeth II rest in peace

Why did the UK require a new frigate, even before the Type 22-class ships were commissioned?
What innovative features did Type 23-class vessels have previously unavailable on western surface combatants?
Why do the Duke-class frigates have no barrelled close-in weapon system?
What are the Type 23-class' significant operational achievements?

00:00 Introduction
01:10 Programme history
03:16 Design
05:46 Users
06:05 General characteristics
06:55 Type 997 Artisan 3D radar
07:22 RGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missile and replacement (FC/ASW / NSM)
07:56 Sea Ceptor air defence missile
08:12 114mm Mk 8 naval gun
08:29 30mm DS30M Mark 2 gun
09:05 Operational history

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