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New Type 45 Destroyer HMS Duncan Begins her Sea Trials
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New Type 45 Destroyer HMS Duncan Begins her Sea Trials
Brand new Type 45 destroyer HMS Duncan is escorted to begin her first sea trials off Scotland.
Duncan, the Royal Navys sixth and final powerful new Type 45 Destroyer, has put to sea for the first time (August 31) for trials where a blend of Royal Navy, Ministry of Defence and BAE Systems personnel will put her through her paces.
Following her departure from BAE Systems Scotstoun shipyard in Glasgow, Duncan quickly set about testing her speed and manoeuvrability, which will see the 7500-tonne destroyer taken to over 30 knots and turning very tight figure-of-eights.
Duncan will also spend four weeks at sea trialling her power and propulsion systems as well as her highly capable weapons systems. A second period of sea trials, set to take place later in the year, will test Duncans combat systems and sensors in order to ensure she joins the other Type 45s already commissioned and based in Portsmouth, in pristine condition next year.
Captain Henry Duffy, Captain Surface Ships, said:, " This is a significant milestone in Duncans programme. We wish her every success as we look forward to welcoming her to join the rest of her sister ships into the Portsmouth Flotilla next year
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The print captures the awe-inspiring sight of the brand new Type 45 destroyer, HMS Duncan, as she embarks on her first sea trials off the coast of Scotland. Accompanied by an escort, this powerful vessel represents the Royal Navy's sixth and final addition to its fleet. As she leaves behind BAE Systems Scotstoun shipyard in Glasgow, Duncan wastes no time in showcasing her speed and agility. With a weight of 7500 tonnes, she effortlessly reaches speeds exceeding 30 knots while executing tight figure-of-eight turns. Over the course of four weeks at sea, Duncan will undergo rigorous testing of her power and propulsion systems alongside her formidable weapons capabilities. These trials aim to ensure that when she joins her sister ships in Portsmouth next year, she does so in impeccable condition. Captain Henry Duffy, Captain Surface Ships, expresses his excitement for this significant milestone in Duncan's program. He wishes her every success as they eagerly await her arrival into the Portsmouth Flotilla. This photograph encapsulates not only the sheer might and technological prowess embodied by HMS Duncan but also serves as a testament to the dedication and expertise displayed by personnel from both the Royal Navy and Ministry of Defence throughout these sea trials.
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