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◀ USS PHARRIS The Pharris was launched as a
Missile Knox-class destroyer, and was
launcher Commissioned 1974 Origin US later reclassified as a frigate. It
Displacement 4,070 tons was intended for anti-submarine
Length 438ft (133.5m) warfare duties, being armed with
Top speed 27 knots Anti-Submarine Rocket (ASROC) MODERN FRIGA
and Harpoon missiles.

Missile
launcher TES

Radar and
electronics
mast AND DESTR

▲ USS OLIVER The lead ship in its frigate class, the
HAZARD PERRY Oliver Hazard Perry was designed as
Commissioned 1977 Origin US a general-purpose escort vessel,
protecting merchant convoys or acting O
Displacement 3,485 tons as part of a carrier battle group.
Length 436ft (133m)
Top speed 28 knots YERS

Sea Wolf
missile system
4.5in Mark 8 gun

Hull painted with
anti-fouling paint
to increase speed
◀ USS ARLEIGH BURKE The first destroyer to be fitted
Commissioned 1991 Origin US with the advanced AEGIS missile
Vertical-launch system, the Arleigh Burke also
missile deck Displacement 8,375 tons incorporates the latest stealth
Length 505ft (154m) technology. It is the lead-ship of
Top speed 30 knots its class of guided-missile destroyers.

▶ HMCS VANCOUVER The second Halifax-class series Radar
Commissioned 1993 vessel of the Canadian Navy, the
Vancouver is a modern multirole Funnel
Origin Canada frigate, able to deal with surface
Displacement 4,750 tons and aerial threats while possessing
Length 440ft (134m) a full anti-submarine capability. Sea King
helicopter
Top speed 30 knots