The largest and most powerful Air Defence Destroyer ever built, Type 45 was primarily designed to provide the latest Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) capability protecting national, allied and coalition forces against enemy aircraft and missiles.
Design and build of the vessels was spread across our facilities in Glasgow and Portsmouth using modular manufacturing techniques. The bow to bridge block, masts and funnels were built at our Portsmouth site, whilst the stern and mid sections of the ships were manufactured in Glasgow, where our engineers also undertook final outfitting, systems integration, testing and commissioning of the ships.
Key Facts
- Displacement: 7,500 tonnes
- Length: 152.4 metres
- Maximum beam: 21.2 metres
- Top speed: 27 knots
- Range: 7,000 miles
- Crew: Approximately 190
BAE Systems also provides the state of the art combat systems and radars, which contribute to the Type 45’s impressive warfighting capability.
Working in partnership with the Ministry of Defence and Royal Navy, BAE Systems Class Output Management team are a ‘one-stop-shop’ for Ship’s Staff at the waterfront. They are responsible for the coordinated in service support to all Type 45 ships ensuring they are available and ready to protect our nation’s interests, whenever and wherever they may be required.
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BAE Systems, Cammell Laird and BMT team-up to deliver additional Type 45 power generation
The UK Ministry of Defence has appointed an alliance team led by BAE Systems to deliver its Type 45 Power Improvement Project (PIP). -
HMS Dragon Captain thanks Team Portsmouth for ship support
The Type 45 Class Output Management (COM) team within BAE Systems welcomed Captain Craig Wood Royal Navy, Commanding Officer, HMS Dragon, to a recent briefing session where he shared his insight into the ship’s involvement in the recent rescue of 14 stricken sailors in the Atlantic Ocean during her recent deployment.
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Overview
The largest and most powerful Air Defence Destroyer ever built, Type 45 was primarily designed to provide the latest Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) capability protecting national, allied and coalition forces against enemy aircraft and missiles.
Design and build of the vessels was spread across our facilities in Glasgow and Portsmouth using modular manufacturing techniques. The bow to bridge block, masts and funnels were built at our Portsmouth site, whilst the stern and mid sections of the ships were manufactured in Glasgow, where our engineers also undertook final outfitting, systems integration, testing and commissioning of the ships.
Key Facts
- Displacement: 7,500 tonnes
- Length: 152.4 metres
- Maximum beam: 21.2 metres
- Top speed: 27 knots
- Range: 7,000 miles
- Crew: Approximately 190
BAE Systems also provides the state of the art combat systems and radars, which contribute to the Type 45’s impressive warfighting capability.
Working in partnership with the Ministry of Defence and Royal Navy, BAE Systems Class Output Management team are a ‘one-stop-shop’ for Ship’s Staff at the waterfront. They are responsible for the coordinated in service support to all Type 45 ships ensuring they are available and ready to protect our nation’s interests, whenever and wherever they may be required. -
News
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BAE Systems, Cammell Laird and BMT team-up to deliver additional Type 45 power generation
The UK Ministry of Defence has appointed an alliance team led by BAE Systems to deliver its Type 45 Power Improvement Project (PIP). -
HMS Dragon Captain thanks Team Portsmouth for ship support
The Type 45 Class Output Management (COM) team within BAE Systems welcomed Captain Craig Wood Royal Navy, Commanding Officer, HMS Dragon, to a recent briefing session where he shared his insight into the ship’s involvement in the recent rescue of 14 stricken sailors in the Atlantic Ocean during her recent deployment.
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