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D class destroyer leader



The D class (or Darrus class) leaders were a new generation of Wesmeric destroyers designed under treaty limitations, utilizing twin high angle 4.7" gun mounts compared to the singles that were the standard before. These new mounts were able to fire at high flying targets, however the train rate wasn't sufficient enough to track aircraft very effectively yet. These destroyers were well regarded for being good sea boats even in the Freyatic's rough seas. The D class was built to lead squadrons of E and F class destroyers, most of which were built during or after the construction of the Ds.



Displacement - 1860 tonnes standard
Speed - 35.5 knots
Range - 7000 nm at 14 knots
Main battery - 3x2 120mm/45
Torpedoes - 5x2 533mm

Ships in class

Darrus - sunk in action, 1342
Dionisia - mined, 1344
Defiant - sunk by aircraft, 1346
Dauntless - scrapped, 1350
Danworth - sunk in action, 1343
Dolores - sunk in action, 1344
Darcie - sunk in action, 1345
Daring - sunk in action, 1342
Doubtless - sunk in scuttled, 1345
Doralyn - torpedoed, 1346

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That is a lovely looking destroyer, certainly picking up 1930s British style vibes off this one.

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Thx Hood!

I've added a camo to Doralyn.

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Wonderful design.

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Nobody expects the Imperial Inquisition!

Updated the Arabella class destroyers with new drawings.













I'm also working on another destroyer class for a different nation.

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Type 1335 class destroyer



The Type 1335s were the first Siegmaric destroyers to utilize dual purpose artillery for their main battery, inspired by the fact that Antarans were doing it with their Arabella class ships. The Type 1335s were also the first Siegmaric destroyers built under treaty limits, displacing 1510 tonnes standard. Despite the improvement in AA capability, without proper fire control and further innovations with flak shells, these destroyers did not provide adequate air defense when the World War came around, as demonstrated by a surprising amount of losses to aircraft. The majority of vessels that survived the war with sunk during gunnery training by Antara, or simply scrapped by Desnia.





Displacement - 1510 tonnes standard
Speed - 37 knots
Range - 5000 nm at 14 knots
Main battery - 5xI 128mm/45
Torpedoes - 2xIV 533mm with 4 reloads

Ships in class

Z84 - scuttled, 1348
Z85 - sunk in gunnery training, 1356
Z86 - sunk by air attack, 1348
Z87 - sunk by air attack, 1344
Z88 - sunk in surface action, 1345
Z89 - scuttled, 1348
Z90 - sunk in gunnery training, 1351
Z91 - sunk by air attack, 1346
Z92 - scrapped, 1352
Z93 - scuttled, 1348
Z94 - sunk in gunnery training, 1355
Z95 - sunk in surface action, 1344
Z96 - sunk in surface action, 1345
Z97 - sunk by air attack, 1345
Z98 - scrapped, 1354
Z99 - sunk by air attack, 1346
Z100 - scuttled, 1348
Z101 - sunk by air attack, 1344
Z102 - torpedoed by submarine, 1347

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G class destroyer



The G class were an incremental improvement of the D class leaders. The most notable change on what would've otherwise been a repeat, was the two smoke stacks, reverting back to the original boiler arrangement of pre-D class destroyers. The Wesmeric Admiralty weighed the risks and benefits and decided to go back. Other improvements include the relocation of her quad 40mm mount, an additional 20mm on the broadside, the removal of a whaleboat for additional space, and an improved director which eliminated the issue with having a split fire-control for surface and anti-aircraft combat.





Blanks - https://imgur.com/a/Xml5z2m

Displacement - 1880 tonnes standard
Speed - 36 knots
Range - 6800 nm at 14 knots
Main battery - 3xII 120mm/45
Torpedoes - 2xIV 533mm

Ships in class

Graceful - scrapped, 1351
Greyhound - sunk by air attack, 1343
Gallant - sold to Zhangzhou, 1351
Garnet - mined, 1343

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Just a quick question old chap, but will you at some point be drawing any more "modern" type vessels please?

Many thanks old man

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They're not a high priority, but it is something I definitely plan to do in the near future. I first need to get that era figured out first. Its a black-hole so to speak.

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I'm excited to see when you do touch more modern vessels, will definitely be an interesting sight to see from such a finely aged wine such as yourself

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