Lütjens-class
fgs_ddg_lutjensSurface ShipsGermanyAAW,ASW,ASuW
- Length
- 133 m
- Beam
- 14 m
- Displacement
- 4526 t
- Max Speed
- 33 kn
Description
Developed from the American Charles F. Adams-class the Lütjens-class Destroyers provides West Germany with its naval air defence capability. The vessels are fitted with some different systems than the American version with the most obvious difference being the Macks (combined Masts and Smokestacks) and the sonar dome.
Unit
- Type
- Vessel
- Role
- AAW, ASW, ASuW
- In service
- 1969–2003
- Variants
- 3
- Armor
- Minor
- Task Force cost
- 4,000 pts
- Score value
- 5
Dimensions
- Length
- 133 m
- Beam
- 14 m
- Displacement
- 4,526 t
Performance
- Max speed
- 33 kn
- Max reverse
- 7 kn
Machinery
- Main power
- Steam
- Horsepower
- 70,000 hp
- Propulsion
- 2 shafts
- Rudders
- 2
Signatures
- Visual ID range
- 11 nm
- RCS
- Semi-large
- IR signature
- Semi-large
Service variants
| Variant | In service |
|---|---|
| D-185 | 1969–2003 |
| D-186 | 1969–2003 |
| D-187 | 1970–1998 |