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United Kingdom 01 January 1995

SUBMARINES

SSBN Resolution 3 S23 Repulse 1968 7600/8500t, 129.5x10.1x9.1m, 1nr,2gst(1), 15000hp, 20/25kts, 143p, 230m; 16 Polaris A-3TK SLBM(16), 6-533TT; type 1006 radar, type 2001, type 2007, type 183, type 197, type 2019, type 2046 sonars, UAB/UAC ECM, DCB CCS
S26 Renown 1968
S27 Revenge 1969
Vanguard 1 S28 Vanguard 1993 14000/15850t, 149.3x12.8x10.1m, 1nr,2gst(1wj), 27500hp, /25kts, 143p, 230m; 16 Trident D-5 SLBM(16), 4-533TT; type 1007 radar, type 2054 sonar suite, UAC(3), UAP(3) ECM, 3x SSE Mk 10 dl, SAFS 3, DCC(BN) CCS
SSN Swiftsure 5 S108 Sovereign 1974 4200/4900t, 82.9x9.8x8.3m, 1nr,2gst(1), 15000hp, 20/28kts, 97p, 300m; 5-533TT(inc Sub-Harpoon SSM(4)); type 1006 radar, type 2001(104,108,109), type 2020(105,106), type 2007, type 2046, type 2019 PARIS sonars, UAC ECM, DCB CCS
S109 Superb 1976
S104 Sceptre 1978
S105 Spartan 1979
S106 Splendid 1981
Trafalgar 7 S107 Trafalgar 1983 4740/5208t, 85.4x9.8x8.3m, 1nr,2gst(1)(107)-1nr,2gst(1wj)(exc107), 15000hp, 20/30kts, 97p, 300m; 5-533TT(inc Sub-Harpoon SSM(4)); type 1007 radar, type 2020 MODEX, type 2007(107,87-92), type 2072(93), type 2019 PARIS, type 2026(107,87-91), type 2046(92,93), type 2027 sonars, UAC ECM, type 2071 dl, 2x SSE Mk8 dl, DCB/DCG CCS
S87 Turbulent 1984
S88 Tireless 1985
S90 Torbay 1987
S91 Trenchant 1989
S92 Talent 1990
S93 Triumph 1991
SS Oberon 3 S16 Oracle 1963 2030/2410t, 88.5x8.1x5.6m, 2d/2em, 3680/6000hp, 12/17kts, 64p, 230m; 8-533TT; type 1006 radar, type 2024, type 2051, type 2007, type 2019 sonars, UAL ECM, DCH CCS
S19 Opossum 1964
S20 Opportune 1964
Upholder 4 S40 Upholder 1990 2185/2400t, 70.3x7.6x5.5m, 2dg,1em, 5400hp, 12/20kts, 44p, 250m; 6-533TT(inc Sub-Harpoon SSM(4)); type 1007 radar, type 2040, type 2041, type 2026(40), type 2046(41-43), type 2019 sonars, UAC ECM, 2x SSE Mk 8 dl, DCC CCS
S41 Unseen 1991
S42 Ursula 1992
S43 Unicorn 1993

AIRCRAFT CARRIERS

CVS Invincible 3 R05 Invincible 1980 20600t, 210.0x36.0x6.5m, 4gt(2), 112000hp, 28kts, 875p; 1x2 Sea Dart SAM(36), 3x7-30/77(05,06), 3x6-20/76(07), 2x1-20/90(06,07), 18ac (Sea Harrier attackers, Sea King helicopters); type 996, type 1022, 2x type 1007, 2x type 909, 3x Goalkeeper(05,06), 3x Mk90(07) radars, type 2016 sonar, UAF(1), type 670 ECM, 4x DLH, 8x Sea Gnat dl, ADAWS 10 (05), ADIMP(06,07) CCS
R06 Illustrious 1982
R07 Ark Royal 1985
CVH Contender Bezant 1 A135 Argus 1982 28480t, 173.0x30.6x8.2m, 2dg,2em, 23400hp, 22kts, 108+137p; 2x1-20/90, 12hel(Sea King, Lynx, Gazelle); type 1006, type 1007, type 994 radars, UAN(1) ECM, 2x Shield dl, type 182 td

PRINCIPAL SURFACE COMBATANTS

DD Sheffield batch 1 4 D86 Birmingham 1976 4250t, 125.0x14.3x4.3m, COGOG:2gt/2gt(2), 54400/8200hp, 28kts, 253p; 1x2 Sea Dart SAM(22), 1x1-114/55, 2x1-20/90(87,88,108), 2x6-20/76, 4x1-20/90(86), 2x1-20/70(87,88,108), 2x3-324TT, 1hel(Lynx); type 1022, type 992Q(86), type 996(87,88,108), type 1006, 2x type 909, 2x Mk 90 radars, type 162M, type 2016 sonars, type 675, UAA(2) ECM, 2x DEC laser dazzlers, 4x DLD(87,88,108), 2x Corvus(86) dl, 4x DLF(2) fd, type 182 td, ADAWS-7 CCS
D87 Newcastle 1978
D88 Glasgow 1979
D108 Cardiff 1979
Sheffield Batch 2 4 D89 Exeter 1980 4250t, 125.0x14.3x4.3m, COGOG:2gt/2gt(2), 54400/8200hp, 28kts, 253p; 1x2 Sea Dart SAM(22), 1x1-114/55, 2x6-20/76, 2x1-20/90(89,90,92), 4x1-20/90(91), 2x1-20/70(89,90,92), 2x3-324TT, 1hel(Lynx); type 1022, type 996, type 1006, 2x type 909, 2x Mk 90 radars, type 162M, type 2050 sonars, type 675, UAA(2) ECM, 4x DLD(91,92), 2x Corvus(89,90) dl, 2x DEC laser dazzlers, 4x DLF(2) fd, type 182 td, ADAWS-7(91,92), ADAWS-7 Mod.1(89,90) CCS
D90 Southampton 1981
D92 Liverpool 1982
D91 Nottingham 1983
Sheffield Batch 3 4 D95 Manchester 1982 4775t, 141.1x14.9x4.2m, COGOG:2gt/2gt(2), 54400/10680hp, 29.5kts, 253p; 1x2 Sea Dart SAM(22), 1x1-114/55, 2x6-20/76(95,96,98), 3x6-20/76(97), 2x1-20/90, 2x1-20/70, 2x3-324TT, 1hel(Lynx); type 1022, type 996, type 1006, 2x type 909, 2x Mk 90(95,96,98), 3x Mk 90(97) radars, type 162M, type 2050 sonars, type 675(2), UAA(2) ECM, 4x DLB dl, 4x DLJ(2) fd, 2x DEC laser dazzlers, type 182 td, ADAWS-7 CCS
D96 Gloucester 1985
D97 Edinburgh 1985
D98 York 1985
FF Leander TS 1 F52 Juno 1967 2860t, 113.4x12.5x5.5m, 2b,2gst, 30000hp, 28kts, 263p; 2x1-20/70, 2x3-324TT, 1hel(Lynx); type 992Q, type 904, type 974/978 radars, type 162, type 184, type 199 sonars, UA-8/9, type 667/668 ECM, 1x SRBOC, 2x Corvus dl, type 182 td
Leander Batch 2TA 2 F40 Sirius 1966 3200t, 113.4x12.5x5.5m, 2b,2gst, 30000hp, 28kts, 223p; 4x1 Exocet MM38 SSM(4), 2x4 Sea Cat SAM(24), (2x2+2x1)-20/70, 2x3-324TT, 1hel(Lynx); type 965 AKE-1, type 903, type 1006, type 994 radars, type 162, type 184/184M, type 2031I sonars, UA-8/9, type 667/668 ECM, 1x SRBOC, 2x Corvus dl, type 182 td
F56 Argonaut 1967
Leander Batch 3A 4 F57 Andromeda 1968 3300t, 113.4x13.1x5.5m, 2b,2gst, 30000hp, 28kts, 260p; 4x1 Exocet MM38 SSM(4), 1x6 Sea Wolf SAM(32), 2x1-20/90, 2x3-324 TT, 1hel(Lynx); type 967, type 968, type 910, type 1006, type 994 radars, type 162, type 2016 sonars, UAA-1, type 670 ECM, 2x Corvus dl, type 182 td, CAAIS CCS
F58 Hermione 1969
F60 Jupiter 1969
F71 Scylla 1970
Broadsword 3 F88 Broadsword 1979 4400t, 131.2x14.8x4.3m, COGOG:2gt/2gt(2), 54600/8200hp, 29kts, 239p; 4x1 Exocet MM38 SSM(4), 2x6 Sea Wolf SAM(60), 2x2-30/75, 2x1-20/90, 2x3-324TT, 2hel(Lynx); type 967, type 968, 2x type 910, type 1006 radars, type 2050(88,90), type 2016(89) sonar, UAA-1, 2x type 670 ECM, 4x DLB dl, 2x DEC laser-dazzlers, type 182 td, CAAIS CCS
F89 Battleaxe 1980
F90 Brilliant 1981
Boxer 6 F92 Boxer 1983 4800t, 145.0x14.8x4.3m, COGOG:2gt/2gt(2)(92-94)-COGAG:2gt+2gt(95,96,98), 54600/9700(92,93)-48000/9700(94)-47240(95.96.98)hp, 30kts, 265p; 4x1 Exocet MM38 SSM(4), 2x6 Sea Wolf SAM(72), 2x2-30/75, 2x1-20/90, 2x3-324TT, 2hel(Lynx); type 967(92,93,95,96,98), type 967M(94), type 968, 2x type 910(92,93), 2x type 911(94-96,98), type 1006 radars, type 2050, type 2031Z sonars, UAA-2, 2x type 675, UAD/UAK ECM, 4x DLB dl, 4x DLF-2 fd, 2x DEC laser-dazzles, type 182 td, CACS1 CCS
F93 Beaver 1984
F94 Brave 1986
F95 London 1987
F96 Sheffield 1988
F98 Coventry 1988
Cornwall 4 F99 Cornwall 1988 4850t, 148.1x14.8x5.4m, COGAG:2gt+2gt(2), 48220hp, 30kts, 232p; 2x4 Harpoon SSM(8), 2x6 Sea Wolf SAM(72), 1x1-114/55, 1x7-30/77, 2x1-30/75, 2x1-20/90(87), 2x3-324TT, 2hel(Lynx) or 1hel(Sea King); type 967M, type 968, 2x type 911, Goalkeeper, type 1006 radars, type 2016(99), type 2050(85-87), type 2031Z sonars, 2x GSA.8 e/o directors, UAA-2, 2x type 675 ECM, 4x DLB dl, 2x DEC laser dazzlers, type 182 td, CACS5 CCS
F85 Cumberland 1989
F86 Campbeltown 1989
F87 Chatham 1990
Norfolk 9 F230 Norfolk 1990 4300t, 133.0x16.1x4.3m, CODLAG:2gt+4dg,2em, 41540(229-236)-56300(237-239,78-83)hp, 28(229-236)-30(237-239,78-83)kts, 169p; 2x4 Harpoon SSM(8), 1x32 Sea Wolf SAM VLS(32), 1x1-114/55, 2x1-30/75, 2x1-20/90, 4-324TT, 1hel(Lynx); type 996(1), 2x type 911, type 1007 radars, type 2050NE, type 2031Z sonars, GSA8 e/o director, UAF(1)(229-237), UAT(1)(238,239,78-83), 2x type 675 ECM, 4x DLB dl, 2x DEC laser-dazzlers, 4x DLF(2) fd, type 182 td, SSCS DNA(1) CCS
F233 Marlborough 1991
F231 Argyll 1991
F229 Lancaster 1992
F234 Iron Duke 1993
F235 Monmouth 1993
F236 Montrose 1994
F237 Westminster 1994
F238 Northumberland 1994
FS Peacock 3 P239 Peacock 1983 712t, 62.6x10.0x2.7m, 2d, 14188hp, 28kts, 31p; 1x1-76/62; type 1006 radar, GSA.7 e/o director
P240 Plover 1984
P241 Starling 1984

PATROL AND COASTAL COMBATANTS

PSO Polar Circle 1 A171 Endurance 1990 6500t, 91.0x17.9x6.5m, 2d(1), 8152hp, 16kts, 112+14p; 2hel(Lynx); type 1007, R84, M34ARG radars
PS Jura 1 - Westra 1975 1285t, 59.4x11.0x4.3m, 2d(1), 4200hp, 16.5kts, 43p; radar
Island 6 P297 Guernsey 1977 1280t, 61.1x11.0x4.3m, 2d(1), 5640hp, 16.5kts, 35p; 1x1-40/60, 1x1-20/90(277,278,299); type 1006 radar, SU Sidescan sonar, UAN(1) ECM, DEA-1 CCS
P298 Shetland 1977
P299 Orkney 1977
P300 Lindisfarne 1978
P277 Anglesey 1979
P278 Alderney 1979
Castle 2 P258 Leeds Castle 1981 1550t, 81.0x11.5x3.4m, 2d, 5640hp, 20kts, 45p; 1x1-30/75, heldeck; type 994, type 1006 radars, UAN-1 ECM, 4x DLE dl, 2x DLF fd
P265 Dumbarton Castle 1982
PB Archer 14 P163 Express 1988 49t, 20.8x5.8x1.8m, 2d, 1590hp, 22.5kts, 5+13p; 1x1-20/90(293,294); Decca 1216 radar
P164 Example 1986
P165 Explorer 1985
P167 Exploit 1988
P264 Archer 1985
P270 Biter 1985
P272 Smiter 1986
P273 Pursuer 1988
P279 Blazer 1988
P280 Dasher 1988
P291 Puncher 1988
P292 Charger 1988
P293 Ranger 1988
P294 Trumpeter 1988
Grey Fox 2 P284 Grey Fox 1988 no picture 24t, 16.0x4.4x1.2m, 2d, 740hp, 32kts, 5+30p; Bridgemaster 360 radar
P285 Grey Wolf 1988

AMPHIBIOUS

LPD Fearless 2 L10 Fearless 1965 12120t, 158.5x24.4x6.3m, 2b,2gst, 22000hp, 21kts, 580p; 2x2-30/75, 2x6-20/76(10), 2x1-20/90, heldeck; 4 LCM, 4 LCVP, 400troops, 15tanks, 27vehicles; type 1006, type 994, 2x Mk 90(10) radars, 2x Corvus dl, CAAIS CCS
L11 Intrepid 1967
LST Sir Lancelot 3 L3004 Sir Bedivere 1967 5674t, 125.1x19.6x4.3m, 2d, 9400hp, 17kts, 68p; heldeck; 4 LCVP, 16tanks, 34vehicles, 534troops; type 1007 radar, 4x Shield dl
L3027 Sir Geraint 1967
L3036 Sir Percivale 1968
Sir Lancelot mod. 1 L3505 Sir Tristram 1967 5794t, 134.7x19.6x4.3m, 2d, 9400hp, 17kts, 68p; heldeck; 4 LCVP, 16tanks, 34vehicles, 534troops; type 1007 radar, 4x Shield dl
Sir Galahad 1 L3005 Sir Galahad 1987 8585t, 140.5x20.0x4.6m, 2d, 13310hp, 18kts, 49p; 2x1-20/90, 1hel(Sea King); 18tanks, 20vehicles, 340troops; type 1007 radar, 4x DLE dl, type 182 td
LSM Ardennes 2 L4001 Ardennes 1977 1663t, 72.7x15.0x2.0m, 2d, 2000hp, 10kts, 35p; 5tanks, 34troops; radar
L4003 Arakan 1978
LC LCM(9) 12 L700   1964 no picture 176t, 27.5x6.8x1.6m, 2d, 624hp, 10kts, 6p; 2tanks
L701   1964
L702   1965
L704   1964
L705   1965
L706   1965
L707   1965
L708   1966
L709   1966
L710   1965
L711   1965
L3508   1963
Arromanches 6 L107 Andalsnes 1984 no picture 290t, 33.3x8.3x1.5m, 2d, 660hp, 9.2kts, 6p; 100t cargo; Decca 110 radar
L109 Akyab 1984
L110 Aachen 1987
L111 Arezzo 1987
L105 Arromanches 1987
L113 Audemer 1987
LCVP Mk 4 25 LCVP8301, 8401, 8403-8408, 8410-8418, 8619-8622   1982-1987 no picture 16t, 13.0x3.2x0.8m, 2d, 440hp, 20kts, 3p; 35troops; Raytheon radar
LCU Mk 9R 3 L713   1986 no picture 160t, 25.7x6.5x1.7m, 2d, 540hp, 10kts, 7p; 1tank
L714   1986
L715   1986

MINE WARFARE

MSO Hunt 13 M29 Brecon 1980 725t, 60.0x9.9x2.2m, 2d, 1900hp, 17kts, 45p; 1x1-30/75, 2x PAP-104 Mk 3 USV, mechanical, acoustic, magnetic minesweeping gear; type 1006(4) radar, type 193M Mod. 1 sonar, 2x DLJ(2) fd, 2x DLK dl, DBA(4) CAAIS CCS
M30 Ledbury 1981
M31 Cattistock 1982
M32 Cottesmore 1983
M33 Brocklesby 1983
M34 Middleton 1984
M35 Dulverton 1983
M36 Bicester 1986
M37 Chiddingfold 1984
M38 Atherstone 1987
M39 Hurworth 1985
M40 Berkeley 1988
M41 Quorn 1989
River 12 M2003 Waveney 1984 770t, 47.6x10.5x3.1m, 2d, 3040hp, 14kts, 30p; 1x1-40/60, mechanical minesweeping gear; 2x Decca 1226 radars
M2004 Carron 1984
M2005 Dovey 1985
M2006 Helford 1985
M2007 Humber 1985
M2008 Blackwater 1985
M2009 Itchen 1985
M2010 Helmsdale 1986
M2011 Orwell 1986
M2012 Ribble 1986
M2013 Spey 1986
M2014 Arun 1986
MSC Ton 1 M1200 Soberton 1957 425t, 46.3x8.8x2.5m, 2d, 3000hp, 15kts, 29p; 1x1-40/60, 1x2-20/70, mechanical, acoustic, magnetic minesweeping gear; type 978 radar
Ton minehunter 3 M1114 Brinton 1954 425t, 46.3x8.8x2.5m, 2d, 2500(1114)-3000(1166,1181)hp, 15kts, 29p; 1x1-40/60, 1x2-20/70, divers, RIBs; type 978 radar, type 193 sonar
M1166 Nurton 1957
M1181 Sheraton 1956
Sandown 5 M101 Sandown 1989 484t, 52.5x10.5x2.3m, 2d(2vs), 2024hp, 15kts, 34p; 1x1-30/75, 1x PAP-104 USV; type 1007 radar, type 2093 sonar, NAUTIS-M CCS
M102 Inverness 1991
M103 Cromer 1992
M104 Walney 1993
M105 Bridport 1993

 

AIRCRAFT

 

NAVY

Ship-based

 35 Sea Harrier FRS.1/2, 7 Harrier T.4N, 70 Sea King HAS.6, 37 Sea King HC.4, 10 Sea King AEW.2, 77 Lynx HAS.3

Land-based combat capable

 22 Hunter, 7 Hawk, 13 Mystère-Falcon 20
Royal Marines ship-based 12 Gazelle AH.1, 6 Lynx AH.1

ARMY

Combat capable

69 Scout, 159 SA-341, 126 Lynx AH.1/7/9

AIR FORCE

Combat capable

151 Tornado GR.1, 28 Tornado GR.1A, 12 Tornado GR.1B, 13 Tornado F.2, 134 Tornado F.3, 56 Jaguar GR.1A, 29 Jaguar T.2A, 20 Harrier GR.5, 67 Harrier GR.7, 11 Harrier T.4, 137 Hawk T.1/1A, 3 Canberra T.4, 2 Canberra PR.7, 5 Canberra PR.9, 8 Canberra T.17, 3 Nimrod R.1, 30 Nimrod MR.2, 7 E-3D Sentry, 1 Hercules W.2

MARINES

equipment 81mm mortars, Milan ATGW, Javelin, Blowpipe SAM

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