Type 22
The Type 22 Frigate was developed during the Cold War to counter the growing threat of Soviet submarines and to provide NATO with advanced anti-submarine capabilities, while also being adaptable for general Naval operations. Fourteen ships were built between the late 1970’s and the late 1980’sHMS Broadsword F88
Commissioned: 4th May 1979 £69M Displacement: 4,400 tons Length: 430 ft Beam: 48 ft Draught: 20 ft Propulsion: 2 × RR Olympus TM3B 54,600shp 2 × RR Tyne RM1C 9,700 shp Speed: 30 knots (18‑knot cruise) Complement: 222 Armament: 2 × triple 324 mm STWS Mk.2 2 × 6‑cell GWS‑25 Sea Wolf 4 × MM38 Exocet 2 × 40 mm Bofors, 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon Sensors: 967/968 Surveilance 910 Tracker 911 (refit) Universal Advanced Aerial-1 1006 Nav Type 2016 sonar Aircraft: Up to 2 × Lynx HAS.2 Notes: The length of the Frigates were determined by the size of the undercover Frigate complex.HMS Battleaxe F89
Commisioned: 28th March 1980 £69M Displacement: 4,400 tons Length: 430 ft 5 in Beam: 48 ft 7 in Draught: 20 ft Propulsion: 2 × RR Olympus TM3B 54,600shp 2 × RR Tyne RM1C (9,700 shp) Speed: 30 knots (18‑knot cruise) Complement: 222 Armament: 2 × triple 324 mm STWS Mk.2 2 × 6‑cell GWS‑25 Sea Wolf 4 × MM38 Exocet 2 × 40 mm Bofors 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon Sensors: 967/968 Surveillance 910 Tracker 911 (refit) UAA-1 1006 Nav Type 2016 Sonar Aircraft: Up to 2 × Lynx HAS.2 later MK.8 Notes: First to have Quarter Deck personnell access cut out for boat transfers.HMS Brilliant F90
Commisioned: 15th May 1982 £102M Displacement: 4,400 tons Length: 430 ft Beam: 48 ft Draught: 20 ft Propulsion: 2 × RR Olympus TM3B 54,600shp 2 × RR Tyne RM1C (9,700 shp) Speed: 30 knots (18‑knot cruise) Complement: 222 Armament: 2 × triple 324 mm STWS Mk.2 2 × 6‑cell GWS‑25 Sea Wolf 4 × MM38 Exocet 2 × 40 mm Bofors 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon Sensors: 967/968 Surveillance 910 Tracker 911 (refit) UAA-1 Type 2016 Sonar Aircraft: Up to 2 × Lynx HAS.2 Notes: First 22 to be built without engine exhaust coolers on top of the funnel. Initially designed to evade heat seeking missiles.HMS Brazen F91
Commissioned: 8 July 1983 (112M) Displacement: 4,400 tons Length: 430 ft Beam: 48 ft Draught: 20 ft Propulsion: 2 × RR Olympus TM3B 54,600shp 2 × RR Tyne RM1C 9,700 shp Speed: 30 knots 18‑knot cruise Complement: 222 Armament: 2 × triple 324 mm STWS Mk.2 2 × 6‑cell GWS‑25 Sea Wolf 4 × MM38 Exocet 2 × 40 mm Bofors 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon Sensors 967/968 Surveilance 910 Tracker 911 (refit) UAA-1 1006 Nav Type 2016 sonar Aircraft: Up to 2 × Lynx HAS.2 Notes: Built with a batch 2 rounded bridge.HMS Boxer F92
Commissioned: 22 December 1983 (£147M) Displacement: 4,900–5,000 tons Length: 446 ft Beam: 48 ft Draught: 20 ft Propulsion: 2 × RR Olympus TM3B 54,600shp 2 × RR Tyne RM1C 9,700 shp Speed: 30 knots (18‑knot cruise) Complement: 273 Armament: 2 × triple 324 mm STWS Mk.2 2 × 6‑cell GWS‑25 Sea Wolf 4 × MM38 Exocet 2 × 40 mm Bofors 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon Sensors: 967/968 Surveilance 910 Tracker 911 (refit) UAT/ UAF Outboard 1006 Nav Type 2016 sonar Aircraft: Up to 2 × Lynx HAS.2 Notes: The stretched type 22’s allowed for Outboard fit. American equipment that allowed passive interception of adversaries’ transmissions across a broad part of the electromagnetic spectrum. The system could analyse, geolocate and in some cases decode encrypted communications. Ships could loiter off a coastline and be able to record signals from mobile phones, militery and government communications. CAAIS Computer Aided Action Information System was replaced with CACS-1 Computer Assisted Command System. Not just a software upgrade it was a fundamental change in how the Ops room processed and displayed tactical infornmation. A long stay anchor was fitted to the bow with one short stay left on the stbd side. The frigate sheds were enlarged with the dock stetching. Batch 2 flight deck would stick out past the doors.HMS Beaver F93
Commissioned: 13 December 1984 (£148M) Displacement: 4,900–5,000 tons Length: 446 ft Beam: 48 ft Draught: 20 ft Propulsion: 2 × RR Olympus TM3B 54,600shp 2 × RR Tyne RM1C 9,700 shp Speed: 30 knots (18‑knot cruise) Complement: 273 Armament: 2 × triple 324 mm STWS Mk.2 2 × 6‑cell GWS‑25 Sea Wolf 4 × MM38 Exocet 2 × 40 mm Bofors 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon sensors: 967/968 Surveilance 910 Tracker 911 (refit) UAT / UAF Outboard 1006 Nav Type 2016 sonar Aircraft: Up to 2 × Lynx HAS.2HMS Brave F93
Commissioned: 12 July 1986 (£152M) Displacement: 4,900–5,000 tons Length: 446 ft Beam: 48 ft Draught: 20 ft Propulsion: 2 × RR Spey SM1A 2 × RR Tyne RM1C 9,700 shp Speed: 30 knots (18‑knot cruise) Complement: 250 Armament: 2 × triple 324 mm STWS Mk.2 2 × 6‑cell GWS‑25 Sea Wolf 4 × MM38 Exocet 2 × 40 mm Bofors 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon Sensors: 967/968 Surveilance 910 Tracker 911 (refit) UAT / UAF Outboard 1006 Nav Type 2016 sonar Aircraft: Up to 2 × Lynx HAS.2 Notes: First to have a taller hanger and raised seawolf launcher and seawolf tracker deck. Flight deck was overhanged to the ships side. This allowed the operation of Seaking and Merlin helecopters.HMS London F95
Commissioned: 5 June 1987 (£158M) Displacement: 4,900–5,000 tons Length: 446 ft Beam: 48 ft Draught: 20 ft Propulsion: 2 × RR Olympus TM3B 54,600shp 2 × RR Tyne RM1C 9,700 shp Speed: 30 knots (18‑knot cruise) Complement: 250 Armament: 2 × triple 324 mm STWS Mk.2 2 × 6‑cell GWS‑25 Sea Wolf 4 × MM38 Exocet 2 × 40 mm Bofors 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon Sensors: 967/968 Surveilance 910 Tracker 911 (refit) UAT / UAF Outboard 1006 Nav Type 2016 sonar Aircraft: Up to 2 × Lynx HAS.2HMS Sheffield F96
Commissioned: 26 July 1988 (£155M) Displacement: 4,900–5,000 tons Length: 446 ft Beam: 48 ft Draught: 20 ft Propulsion: 2 × RR Olympus TM3B 54,600shp 2 × RR Tyne RM1C 9,700 shp Speed: 30 knots (18‑knot cruise) Complement: 250 Armament: 2 × triple 324 mm STWS Mk.2 2 × 6‑cell GWS‑25 Sea Wolf 4 × MM38 Exocet 2 × 40 mm Bofors 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon Sensors: 967/968 Surveilance 910 Tracker 911 (refit) UAT / UAF Outboard 1006 Nav Type 2016 sonar Aircraft: Up to 2 × Lynx HAS.2HMS Coventry F98
Commissioned: 14 October 1988 (£158M) Displacement: 4,900–5,000 tons Length: 446 ft Beam: 48 ft Draught: 20 ft Propulsion: 2 × RR Olympus TM3B 54,600shp 2 × RR Tyne RM1C 9,700 shp Speed: 30 knots (18‑knot cruise) Complement: 273 Armament: 2 × triple 324 mm STWS Mk.2 2 × 6‑cell GWS‑25 Sea Wolf 4 × MM38 Exocet 2 × 40 mm Bofors 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon Sensors: 967/968 Surveilance 910 Tracker 911 (refit) UAT / UAF Outboard 1006 Nav Type 2016 sonar Aircraft: Up to 2 × Lynx HAS.2HMS Cornwall F99
Commissioned: 23 April 1988 (£165M) Displacement: 5,300–5,500 tons Length: 484 ft Beam: 49 ft Draught: 22 ft Propulsion: 2 × RR Spey SM1A 2 × RR Tyne RM1C 9,700 shp Speed: 30 knots (18‑knot cruise) Complement: 250 - 301 Armament: 2 × triple 324 mm STWS Mk.2 2 × 6‑cell GWS‑25 Sea Wolf, 8 × RGM‑84 Harpoon (2 × 4‑pod Mk 141), 1 × Goalkeeper CIWS (30mm), 1 × 4.5‑inch Mk.8 gun, 2 × 30 mm, 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon Sensors: 967/968 Surveilance 911 Tracker UAT / UAF Outboard 1006 Nav Type 2050 sonar Aircraft: Up to 2 × Lynx HAS.3 / HMA.8 Notes: Adding the 4.5 gun meant 2016 had to go and sonar located to a bow domeHMS Cumberland F85
Commissioned: 10 June 1989 (£175M) Displacement: 5,300–5,500 tons Length: 484 ft Beam: 49 ft Draught: 22 ft Propulsion: 2 × RR Spey SM1A 2 × Tyne RM3C 9,700 shp Speed: 30 knots (18‑knot cruise) Complement: 250 - 301 Armament: 2 × triple 324 mm STWS Mk.2 2 × 6‑cell GWS‑25 Sea Wolf 8 × RGM‑84 Harpoon (2 × 4‑pod Mk 141) 1 × Goalkeeper CIWS (30 mm), 1 × 4.5‑inch Mk.8 gun, 2 × 30 mm 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon Sensors: 967/968 Surveilance 911 Tracker UAT / UAF Outboard 1006 Nav Type 2050 sonar Aircraft: Up to 2 × Lynx HAS.3 / HMA.8HMS Cambletown F86
Commissioned: 27 May 1989 (£175M) Displacement: 5,300–5,500 tons Length: 484 ft Beam: 49 ft Draught: 22 ft Propulsion 2 × RR Spey SM1A 2 × Tyne RM3C 9,700 shp Speed 30 knots (18‑knot cruise) Complement 250 - 301 Armament 2 × triple 324 mm STWS Mk.2 2 × 6‑cell GWS‑25 Sea Wolf 8 × RGM‑84 Harpoon (2 × 4‑pod Mk 141) 1 × Goalkeeper CIWS (30 mm) 1 × 4.5‑inch Mk.8 gun 2 × 30 mm 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon Sensors: 967/968 Surveilance 911 Tracker UAT / UAF Outboard 1006 Nav Type 2050 sonar Aircraft Up to 2 × Lynx HAS.3 / HMA.8HMS Chatham F87
Commissioned: 4 May 1990 (£175M) Displacement: 5,300–5,500 tons Length: 484 ft Beam: 49 ft Draught: 22 ft Propulsion 2 × RR Spey SM1A 2 × Tyne RM3C 9,700 shp Speed 30 knots (18‑knot cruise) Complement 250 - 301 Armament 2 × triple 324 mm STWS Mk.2 2 × 6‑cell GWS‑25 Sea Wolf 8 × RGM‑84 Harpoon (2 × 4‑pod Mk 141) 1 × Goalkeeper CIWS (30 mm) 1 × 4.5‑inch Mk.8 gun 2 × 30 mm 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon Sensors: 967/968 Surveilance 911 Tracker UAT / UAF Outboard 1006 Nav Type 2050 sonar Aircraft Up to 2 × Lynx HAS.3 / HMA.8
Type 22
The Type 22 Frigate was developed during the Cold War to counter the growing threat of Soviet submarines and to provide NATO with advanced anti-submarine capabilities, while also being adaptable for general Naval operations. Fourteen ships were built between the late 1970’s and the late 1980’sHMS Broadsword F88
Commissioned: 4th May 1979 £69M Displacement: 4,400 tons Length: 430 ft Beam: 48 ft Draught: 20 ft Propulsion: 2 × RR Olympus TM3B 54,600shp 2 × RR Tyne RM1C 9,700 shp Speed: 30 knots (18‑knot cruise) Complement: 222 Armament: 2 × triple 324 mm STWS Mk.2 2 × 6‑cell GWS‑25 Sea Wolf 4 × MM38 Exocet 2 × 40 mm Bofors, 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon Sensors: 967/968 Surveilance 910 Tracker 911 (refit) Universal Advanced Aerial-1 1006 Nav Type 2016 sonar Aircraft: Up to 2 × Lynx HAS.2 Notes: The length of the Frigates were determined by the size of the undercover Frigate complex.HMS Battleaxe F89
Commisioned: 28th March 1980 £69M Displacement: 4,400 tons Length: 430 ft 5 in Beam: 48 ft 7 in Draught: 20 ft Propulsion: 2 × RR Olympus TM3B 54,600shp 2 × RR Tyne RM1C (9,700 shp) Speed: 30 knots (18‑knot cruise) Complement: 222 Armament: 2 × triple 324 mm STWS Mk.2 2 × 6‑cell GWS‑25 Sea Wolf 4 × MM38 Exocet 2 × 40 mm Bofors 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon Sensors: 967/968 Surveillance 910 Tracker 911 (refit) UAA-1 1006 Nav Type 2016 Sonar Aircraft: Up to 2 × Lynx HAS.2 later MK.8 Notes: First to have Quarter Deck personnell access cut out for boat transfers.HMS Brilliant F90
Commisioned: 15th May 1982 £102M Displacement: 4,400 tons Length: 430 ft Beam: 48 ft Draught: 20 ft Propulsion: 2 × RR Olympus TM3B 54,600shp 2 × RR Tyne RM1C (9,700 shp) Speed: 30 knots (18‑knot cruise) Complement: 222 Armament: 2 × triple 324 mm STWS Mk.2 2 × 6‑cell GWS‑25 Sea Wolf 4 × MM38 Exocet 2 × 40 mm Bofors 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon Sensors: 967/968 Surveillance 910 Tracker 911 (refit) UAA-1 Type 2016 Sonar Aircraft: Up to 2 × Lynx HAS.2 Notes: First 22 to be built without engine exhaust coolers on top of the funnel. Initially designed to evade heat seeking missiles.HMS Brazen F91
Commissioned: 8 July 1983 (112M) Displacement: 4,400 tons Length: 430 ft Beam: 48 ft Draught: 20 ft Propulsion: 2 × RR Olympus TM3B 54,600shp 2 × RR Tyne RM1C 9,700 shp Speed: 30 knots 18‑knot cruise Complement: 222 Armament: 2 × triple 324 mm STWS Mk.2 2 × 6‑cell GWS‑25 Sea Wolf 4 × MM38 Exocet 2 × 40 mm Bofors 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon Sensors 967/968 Surveilance 910 Tracker 911 (refit) UAA-1 1006 Nav Type 2016 sonar Aircraft: Up to 2 × Lynx HAS.2 Notes: Built with a batch 2 rounded bridge.HMS Boxer F92
Commissioned: 22 December 1983 (£147M) Displacement: 4,900–5,000 tons Length: 446 ft Beam: 48 ft Draught: 20 ft Propulsion: 2 × RR Olympus TM3B 54,600shp 2 × RR Tyne RM1C 9,700 shp Speed: 30 knots (18‑knot cruise) Complement: 273 Armament: 2 × triple 324 mm STWS Mk.2 2 × 6‑cell GWS‑25 Sea Wolf 4 × MM38 Exocet 2 × 40 mm Bofors 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon Sensors: 967/968 Surveilance 910 Tracker 911 (refit) UAT/ UAF Outboard 1006 Nav Type 2016 sonar Aircraft: Up to 2 × Lynx HAS.2 Notes: The stretched type 22’s allowed for Outboard fit. American equipment that allowed passive interception of adversaries’ transmissions across a broad part of the electromagnetic spectrum. The system could analyse, geolocate and in some cases decode encrypted communications. Ships could loiter off a coastline and be able to record signals from mobile phones, militery and government communications. CAAIS Computer Aided Action Information System was replaced with CACS-1 Computer Assisted Command System. Not just a software upgrade it was a fundamental change in how the Ops room processed and displayed tactical infornmation. A long stay anchor was fitted to the bow with one short stay left on the stbd side. The frigate sheds were enlarged with the dock stetching. Batch 2 flight deck would stick out past the doors.HMS Beaver F93
Commissioned: 13 December 1984 (£148M) Displacement: 4,900–5,000 tons Length: 446 ft Beam: 48 ft Draught: 20 ft Propulsion: 2 × RR Olympus TM3B 54,600shp 2 × RR Tyne RM1C 9,700 shp Speed: 30 knots (18‑knot cruise) Complement: 273 Armament: 2 × triple 324 mm STWS Mk.2 2 × 6‑cell GWS‑25 Sea Wolf 4 × MM38 Exocet 2 × 40 mm Bofors 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon sensors: 967/968 Surveilance 910 Tracker 911 (refit) UAT / UAF Outboard 1006 Nav Type 2016 sonar Aircraft: Up to 2 × Lynx HAS.2HMS Brave F93
Commissioned: 12 July 1986 (£152M) Displacement: 4,900–5,000 tons Length: 446 ft Beam: 48 ft Draught: 20 ft Propulsion: 2 × RR Spey SM1A 2 × RR Tyne RM1C 9,700 shp Speed: 30 knots (18‑knot cruise) Complement: 250 Armament: 2 × triple 324 mm STWS Mk.2 2 × 6‑cell GWS‑25 Sea Wolf 4 × MM38 Exocet 2 × 40 mm Bofors 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon Sensors: 967/968 Surveilance 910 Tracker 911 (refit) UAT / UAF Outboard 1006 Nav Type 2016 sonar Aircraft: Up to 2 × Lynx HAS.2 Notes: First to have a taller hanger and raised seawolf launcher and seawolf tracker deck. Flight deck was overhanged to the ships side. This allowed the operation of Seaking and Merlin helecopters.HMS London F95
Commissioned: 5 June 1987 (£158M) Displacement: 4,900–5,000 tons Length: 446 ft Beam: 48 ft Draught: 20 ft Propulsion: 2 × RR Olympus TM3B 54,600shp 2 × RR Tyne RM1C 9,700 shp Speed: 30 knots (18‑knot cruise) Complement: 250 Armament: 2 × triple 324 mm STWS Mk.2 2 × 6‑cell GWS‑25 Sea Wolf 4 × MM38 Exocet 2 × 40 mm Bofors 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon Sensors: 967/968 Surveilance 910 Tracker 911 (refit) UAT / UAF Outboard 1006 Nav Type 2016 sonar Aircraft: Up to 2 × Lynx HAS.2HMS Sheffield F96
Commissioned: 26 July 1988 (£155M) Displacement: 4,900–5,000 tons Length: 446 ft Beam: 48 ft Draught: 20 ft Propulsion: 2 × RR Olympus TM3B 54,600shp 2 × RR Tyne RM1C 9,700 shp Speed: 30 knots (18‑knot cruise) Complement: 250 Armament: 2 × triple 324 mm STWS Mk.2 2 × 6‑cell GWS‑25 Sea Wolf 4 × MM38 Exocet 2 × 40 mm Bofors 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon Sensors: 967/968 Surveilance 910 Tracker 911 (refit) UAT / UAF Outboard 1006 Nav Type 2016 sonar Aircraft: Up to 2 × Lynx HAS.2HMS Coventry F98
Commissioned: 14 October 1988 (£158M) Displacement: 4,900–5,000 tons Length: 446 ft Beam: 48 ft Draught: 20 ft Propulsion: 2 × RR Olympus TM3B 54,600shp 2 × RR Tyne RM1C 9,700 shp Speed: 30 knots (18‑knot cruise) Complement: 273 Armament: 2 × triple 324 mm STWS Mk.2 2 × 6‑cell GWS‑25 Sea Wolf 4 × MM38 Exocet 2 × 40 mm Bofors 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon Sensors: 967/968 Surveilance 910 Tracker 911 (refit) UAT / UAF Outboard 1006 Nav Type 2016 sonar Aircraft: Up to 2 × Lynx HAS.2HMS Cornwall F99
Commissioned: 23 April 1988 (£165M) Displacement: 5,300–5,500 tons Length: 484 ft Beam: 49 ft Draught: 22 ft Propulsion: 2 × RR Spey SM1A 2 × RR Tyne RM1C 9,700 shp Speed: 30 knots (18‑knot cruise) Complement: 250 - 301 Armament: 2 × triple 324 mm STWS Mk.2 2 × 6‑cell GWS‑25 Sea Wolf, 8 × RGM‑84 Harpoon (2 × 4‑pod Mk 141), 1 × Goalkeeper CIWS (30mm), 1 × 4.5‑inch Mk.8 gun, 2 × 30 mm, 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon Sensors: 967/968 Surveilance 911 Tracker UAT / UAF Outboard 1006 Nav Type 2050 sonar Aircraft: Up to 2 × Lynx HAS.3 / HMA.8 Notes: Adding the 4.5 gun meant 2016 had to go and sonar located to a bow domeHMS Cumberland F85
Commissioned: 10 June 1989 (£175M) Displacement: 5,300–5,500 tons Length: 484 ft Beam: 49 ft Draught: 22 ft Propulsion: 2 × RR Spey SM1A 2 × Tyne RM3C 9,700 shp Speed: 30 knots (18‑knot cruise) Complement: 250 - 301 Armament: 2 × triple 324 mm STWS Mk.2 2 × 6‑cell GWS‑25 Sea Wolf 8 × RGM‑84 Harpoon (2 × 4‑pod Mk 141) 1 × Goalkeeper CIWS (30 mm), 1 × 4.5‑inch Mk.8 gun, 2 × 30 mm 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon Sensors: 967/968 Surveilance 911 Tracker UAT / UAF Outboard 1006 Nav Type 2050 sonar Aircraft: Up to 2 × Lynx HAS.3 / HMA.8HMS Cambletown F86
Commissioned: 27 May 1989 (£175M) Displacement: 5,300–5,500 tons Length: 484 ft Beam: 49 ft Draught: 22 ft Propulsion 2 × RR Spey SM1A 2 × Tyne RM3C 9,700 shp Speed 30 knots (18‑knot cruise) Complement 250 - 301 Armament 2 × triple 324 mm STWS Mk.2 2 × 6‑cell GWS‑25 Sea Wolf 8 × RGM‑84 Harpoon (2 × 4‑pod Mk 141) 1 × Goalkeeper CIWS (30 mm) 1 × 4.5‑inch Mk.8 gun 2 × 30 mm 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon Sensors: 967/968 Surveilance 911 Tracker UAT / UAF Outboard 1006 Nav Type 2050 sonar Aircraft Up to 2 × Lynx HAS.3 / HMA.8HMS Chatham F87
Commissioned: 4 May 1990 (£175M) Displacement: 5,300–5,500 tons Length: 484 ft Beam: 49 ft Draught: 22 ft Propulsion 2 × RR Spey SM1A 2 × Tyne RM3C 9,700 shp Speed 30 knots (18‑knot cruise) Complement 250 - 301 Armament 2 × triple 324 mm STWS Mk.2 2 × 6‑cell GWS‑25 Sea Wolf 8 × RGM‑84 Harpoon (2 × 4‑pod Mk 141) 1 × Goalkeeper CIWS (30 mm) 1 × 4.5‑inch Mk.8 gun 2 × 30 mm 2 × 20 mm Oerlikon Sensors: 967/968 Surveilance 911 Tracker UAT / UAF Outboard 1006 Nav Type 2050 sonar Aircraft Up to 2 × Lynx HAS.3 / HMA.8
