Allied Warships


Large destroyers

Chacal class

7 ships

Technical information

TypeLarge destroyer
Displacement2126 BRT 
Length127 meters 
Complement8 officers + 196 men 
Armamentas designed;
5 5.1" guns (5x1).
2 3" AA guns (2x1).
6 21.7" torpedo tubes (2x3).

as modified in 1939;
4 5.1" guns (4x1).
8 13 mm AA.
6 21.7" torpedo tubes (2x3). 

Max speed35.5 knots
EnginesGeared turbines, 2 shafts 
Power55000 SHP 
Notes on class 


All ships of the Chacal class:

Free French Navy (more on Free French Navy)

FFL Léopard (lost 27 May 1943)

French Navy (more on French Navy)

Léopard (Became the Free French Léopard)
Lynx
Panthere
Tigre
Chacal (lost 24 May 1940)
Jaguar (lost 23 May 1940)

3 Large destroyerss of the Chacal class lost.


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