Black Swan-class sloop
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The Black Swan class and Modified Black Swan class were two classes of sloop of the Royal Navy and Royal Indian Navy. Twelve Black Swans were launched between 1939 and 1943, including four for the Royal Indian Navy; twenty-five Modified Black Swans were launched between 1942 and 1945, including two for the Royal Indian Navy; several other ships were cancelled.
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HMS Black Swan in April 1945 | |
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Name | Black Swan class |
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Preceded by | Egret class |
Built | 1938–1946 |
In commission | 1939–1981 |
Planned | 42 |
Completed | 12 (original) + 25 (modified) |
Cancelled | 5 |
Lost | 6 |
Retired | 30 |
General characteristics | |
Type | Sloop-of-war |
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Length | 299 ft 6 in (91.29 m) |
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Draught | 11 ft (3.4 m) |
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Range | 7,500 nmi (13,900 km) at 12 kn (22 km/h) |
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