| Article number: | 10.11.012 |
HMS Puma (F34) was an anti-aircraft frigate of the British Royal Navy, belonging to the Leopard class (Type 41). This class was designed in the late 1940s and early 1950s to provide protection against air attacks for convoys and light aircraft carriers, and also served as a light destroyer for separate missions.
Construction: Built by Scotts' Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd. in Greenock, Scotland.
Dimensions:
Length: 100.6 m (between perpendiculars)
Beam: 12.2 m
Draught: 3.6 m
Displacement: Empty 2,300 tonnes, laden 2,520 tonnes
Propulsion: Two propellers driven by eight 12-cylinder diesel engines (ASR1), producing 14,400 hp.
Speed: 25 knots (approx. 46 km/h)
Range: Approximately 7,600 nautical miles (14,000 km) at 16 knots
Main guns: Four QF 4.5-inch Mk VI guns in two unprotected twin mounts, suitable for both anti-aircraft and surface fire.
Anti-aircraft: Initially equipped with a STAAG (Stabilised Tachymetric Anti-Aircraft Gun), consisting of two Bofors 40 mm L/60 guns in a stabilised, electrically driven mount. This system was later replaced by a single Bofors 40 mm gun on a Mark 9 mount.
Anti-submarine weapons: A Squid mortar (3-tube) for firing depth charges.
Radar systems:
Type 262: Air-search radar.
Type 275: Air defence radar.
Type 960: Air defence radar.
Type 974: Air defence radar.
Type 978: Air defence radar.
Type 992Q: Air defence radar.
Type 993: Air defence radar.
Sonar:
Type 162: Active sonar.
Type 170: Active sonar.
Type 174: Active sonar.
Commissioned: 27 April 1957.
Decommissioned: 6 July 1972.
Fate: Scrapped in 1976 at Blyth, after arriving in Blyth harbour on the RMAS Rollicker from Chatham.
The Leopard class consisted of four ships:
HMS Leopard (F14): In service from 1958 to 1975.
HMS Lynx (F27): In service from 1957 to 1982.
HMS Jaguar (F37): In service from 1959 to 1976.
HMS Puma (F34): In service from 1957 to 1972.
These ships were designed to operate at a speed of 24 knots, which made them suitable for escort duties with convoys and light aircraft carriers. However, they were less suitable for operations with fleet aircraft that reached speeds in excess of 28 knots.
Specifications:
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Drawing number |
10.11.012 |
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Author |
L. Hellstrom |
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Description |
Anti-aircraft frigate HMS "Puma" F34 (1957) – Type 41 "Leopard" class |
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Quality |
frame plan 1:100; side view and deck plan 1:200; details |
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Scale |
1 : 100 |
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Number of sheets A00 |
0 |
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Number of A0 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A1 sheets |
2 |
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Number of A2 sheets |
1 |
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Number of A3 sheets |
0 |
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Number of A4 sheets |
0 |
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Total number of drawing sheets |
3 |
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Number of A4 text sheets |
0 |
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Weight in grams |
125 |
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Details |
Overall length 52 cm |
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Remarks |