Cornwall-class

Summary

Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Frigate
SubtypeMissile frigate
ManufacturerSwan Hunter / Yarrow
Year commissioned1988
UnitsF85 CUMBERLAND, F86 CAMPBELTOWN, F87 CHATHAM, F99 CORNWALL. F46 GREENHALGH, F47 DODSWORTH, F48 BOSISIO, F49 RADEMAKER

Operators

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Technical specifications

Displacement4850 tons
Range 4500 km at 18 knots
Crew301 members
Width14.8 m (48.6 ft)
Length148.1 m (485.9 ft)
Propulsion

2 Rolls Royce SM-1 Spey gas turbines with a power of 48,220 hp each - 2 propellers

Armament

8 UGM-84 (IV 2) + 2 Sea Wolf GWS 25 launchers (32 missiles) + 1 114mm Mk.8 gun + 1 Goalkeeper CIWS + 2 30mm DS-30B guns + 6 T/ASM MTLS + 2 Lynx HMA 8 / Merlin HM 1 helicopters

Maximum speed18 knots

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of ship is the Cornwall-class?
The Cornwall-class is a frigate (Missile frigate) built by United Kingdom.
What is the displacement of the Cornwall-class?
The Cornwall-class has a displacement of 4,850 tons.
What is the maximum speed of the Cornwall-class?
The Cornwall-class has a maximum speed of 18 knots (33 km/h).
What is the range of the Cornwall-class?
The Cornwall-class has a range of 4,500 km (2,429 nautical miles) at 18 knots.
How many crew members serve on the Cornwall-class?
The Cornwall-class has a crew complement of 301 personnel.
Which countries operate the Cornwall-class?
The Cornwall-class is operated by United Kingdom.
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