William Shakespeare once wrote, “what’s in a name?” Well with a name like “Destroyer”, I think you have all you need to know about these class of ships.
The destroyer, ironically enough, did not start out as a massive ship that had frightening power. It actually stared out as a boat that looked for and destroyed torpedo boats. It was small and fast, so that it could get in and out at will. However, things have now changed.
With a name like that, it echoes and emanates power out to the world. However, would power at a great scale, one would only naturally wonder, what is the most powerful destroyer out there? Let’s check out three of the strongest destroyers.
Type-45 Daring class
The first destroyer we’ll be looking at is called the Type-45 Daring class from Britain. As expected, the amount of firepower on this destroyer is quite massive. Furthermore, it draws its strength from the automation that it has. Due to its automation, less people have to focus on manning it. The crew requirement is not a lot.
Its weight reaches 8000 tons. However, despite that the Royal Navy chose to only give it anti-air capabilities.
Its propulsion system allows for maximum power and efficiency. It utilizes a diesel-electric system in addition to the propellers that use gas.
Atago Class
Next up we have the Atago class from Japan. This specific destroyer is the frontline defense of the Japan navy for their air defense based on the sea. These were initially created and put to use due to the impending missile threats from North Korea and China.
Currently, the Atago class is being improved to include exo-atmospheric missiles which have even more range than what it already has. It is weighed at 10,000 tons.
These destroyers are very much needed by the Japanese because they lack the jets for other types of defenses. While the Atago is currently more advanced than anything China has, if it does not keep up though, it will soon eclipsed.
King Sejong the Great Class
Finally, we have the King Sejong the Great Class from South Korea. While some people are surprised to see South Korea here, the truth is that their shipbuilding capabilities rival that of Europe and America.
This destroyer is the biggest destroyer when fully loaded at 11,000 tons.
Due to the sensors and weapon types that they have on board, the King Sejong the Great destroyer is suitable for any mission imaginable.
These are only a few of the strongest destroyers in the world. The Kriegsmarine Reich team will be sure to update the list when any new destroyers are developed.