Here's The World’s 10 Biggest Destroyers 2020 Include Type 055-class Destroyers - 10. Project 956 Sovremenny-class destroyers Project 956 Sovremenny-class destroyers are one of the biggest destroyers in service with the Russian Navy. Severnaya Verf shipyard built a total of 21 Sovremenny ships, nine of which are in service with the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) and Russian Navy.
The Sovremenny-class destroyer has a Standard Displacement Of 6,500t while its full load displacement is 7,940t. The vessels are integrated with arms such as P-270 Moskit anti-ship cruise missiles, Shtil SAM, four 130mm guns, four AK-630 Gatling guns, two RBU-1000 ASW rocket launchers, and two twin 533mm torpedo tubes.
Sovremenny features a steam turbine propulsion system integrating GTZA-647 steam turbines, four boilers and two fixed pitch props, resulting in a top speed of 32k. The landing deck of the vessel accommodates a single helicopter.
8. PROJECT 1155.1 UDALOY II-CLASS DESTROYER
Project 1155.1 Udaloy II is the biggest destroyer-class of the RUSSIAN NAVY. The Udaloy II is an upgraded version of Udaloy I-class anti-submarine destroyers and has a full load displacement of 8,900t.
The Udaloy II-class integrates anti-ship missile system, Kinzhal self-defence surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems, Kortic SAM, CIWS, anti-submarine torpedoes, and anti-submarine rocket launchers. The destroyer is equipped with a deck and hangar for two helicopters. The combined gas turbine and gas turbine (COGAG) fitted to the vessel enables a maximum cruise speed of 32k.
Yantar Shipyard (Kaliningrad) was initially contracted to build three Udaloy II vessels but only the lead ship, Admiral Chabanenko, was commissioned in January 1999. The other two destroyers were scrapped because of funding issues.
7. Kongo-class Destroyers
The Kongo-class guided missile destroyers, with a 9,500t full load displacement, are comparable in size with cruisers. The warships are operated by the JMSDF and integrate a highly advanced Aegis combat system.
The lead destroyer in the-class, Kongo (DDG-173), was commissioned in March 1993 and the fourth and last ship, Chokai (DDG-176), was commissioned into service in March 1998.
The Kongo’s main weapon systems include vertical launch systems, anti-ship missiles, two 20mm cannons, 127mm rapid-fire cannon, and two triple-torpedo tubes. The destroyer is powered by a gas turbine propulsion system, providing a top speed of 30k.
6. KEE LUNG-CLASS DESTROYERS
Kee Lung-class (formerly KIDD-class) is a class of four destroyers in service with the Republic of China Navy (TAIWAN NAVY). The destroyers were delivered to the ROC Navy between 2005 and 2006, and are the second biggest warships belonging to the Taiwan Navy.
The Kee Lung-class has a standard displacement of 6,950t and full load displacement of 9,574t. Each ship can complement a crew of 363 marines and is equipped with modern combat capabilities and communications to serve as a task-force flagship.
The Kee Lung’s weaponry is mainly composed of two 127mm guns, two CIWS, two Mark 32 triple tubes, surface-to-air missiles, and long-range anti-ship missiles. The destroyers support operations of up to two helicopters and can attain a top speed of 33k.
3. ATAGO-CLASS DESTROYERS
A full load displacement of more than 10,000t and crew-carrying capacity of 300 marines makes the JAPAN MARITIME SELF-DEFENCE FORCE (JMSDF)-operated Atago-class guided missile destroyers one of the world’s biggest destroyers. The Atago-class is an advanced version of the Kongo-class and measures 165m-long.
The first destroyer in the-class, Atago (DDG-177), was commissioned in March 2007 and the second warship, Ashigara (DDG-178), entered service with the JMSDF in March 2008.
Weapon systems aboard the Atago-class constitute Aegis combat system, Mk-41 VLS, two 20mm cannons, Mark 45 Mod 4 127mm gun, anti-ship missiles, and Type 68 triple torpedo tubes. The destroyer features a landing spot and hangar for one helicopter. Its gas turbine propulsion system provides a maximum speed of 30k.
2. TYPE 055-CLASS DESTROYERS
A full load displacement of approximately 13,000t makes the Type 055-class destroyers the largest and most capable surface combatants being constructed by Jiangnan Shipyard and Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company (DSIC) for the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN).
The first ship in the class, Nanchang (101), made its public presence during the PLAN’s 70th-anniversary parade held in April 2019. Each Type 055 vessel features a stealth hull measuring 180m-long and 20m-wide. Its combined gas turbine and gas turbine (COGAG) propulsion ensures a maximum speed of 30k.
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