The Type 45 Daring-class destroyer is a highly advanced air-defense warship operated by the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy. Designed for fleet protection, it specializes in countering aircraft and missile threats.Key Technical Features:Displacement: ~8,500 tonsLength: 152.4 meters (500 feet)Propulsion: Integrated Electric Propulsion (IEP) system with gas turbines (Rolls-Royce WR-21) and diesel generators.Speed: Over 30 knots (56 km/h, 34 mph)Range: ~7,000 nautical miles at 18 knotsCrew: Approximately 190 personnelCombat Systems:Primary Radar: Sampson Multi-Function Radar (MFR) on a rotating mast for long-range tracking.Air-Defense System: PAAMS (Sea Viper) integrating Aster 15 and Aster 30 missiles, capable of engaging high-speed, maneuvering threats.Guns: BAE Systems 4.5-inch Mark 8 naval gun for surface targets.CIWS: Phalanx Close-In Weapon System for point defense.Torpedoes: Sting Ray lightweight torpedoes for anti-submarine warfare.Additional Features:Hanger and Flight Deck: Accommodates a Merlin or Wildcat helicopter.Electronic Warfare: State-of-the-art systems for detection and countermeasures.Stealth Design: Radar cross-section minimization for reduced detectability.The Type 45 is among the most capable destroyers globally, designed for flexibility in multi-role operations including anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare, and humanitarian missions.