Type System of The Royal Navy - Types 41-60, Anti-Aircraft Escorts

Types 41-60, Anti-Aircraft Escorts

  • Type 41 Leopard : Diesel powered anti-aircraft frigate built on common hull with Type 61.
  • Type 42(i) East coast frigate : High speed coastal escort. Not built
  • Type 42(ii) Sheffield : Gas-turbine powered, fleet area-defence anti-aircraft destroyer.
  • Type 43 : Large gas-turbine powered, "double-ended", fleet area-defence anti-aircraft destroyer. Not built.
  • Type 44: A smaller "single-ended" version of the Type 43 intended as a cheaper alternative. Not built.
  • Type 45 Daring : Fleet area-defence anti-aircraft destroyer to replace Type 44 project.

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