Statistics of Type 22-H M S B R O A D S W O R D
Dimensions :
LOA
131m
430' Complement : Maximum
25 Officers and 225 ratings Propulsion
This COGOG machinery arrangement allows each of the two shafts to be
driven either by a TYNE or OLYMPUS engine. Each shaft drives through a
non-reversing reduction gearbox to a controllable pitch propellor. In
the Ship Control Centre an electronic control system varies pitch and
the fuel supply to the engines to produce the required power. Performance:
Maximum speed
30 knots (approx) Generators :
Four 1000 kw machines, each driven
by a Paxman Ventura diesel. Sensors :
Two Type 910 seawolf, fire control radars
For surveillance :
two Ferranti FM 1600B computers are
In action:
two further 1600B computers are used to control missile Weapons :
Seawolf a double headed surface to air point defence
missile
Exocet four surface to surface anti-shipping missiles.
Bofors
two 40mm rapid firing policing guns.
STWS
two triple launchers deck mounted for anti-submarine
LYNX
two Lynx helicopters armed with either guns, or |