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Destroyer shoots through sea trials
THE world's most advanced warship, which was part-built in Hampshire, is due to finish a key stage of its sea trials ahead of schedule today.
HMS Daring, jointly built by Hedge End-based VT and Farnborough-based BAE Systems as the first of six destroyers ordered by the Royal Navy, is on its 33rd day of sea trials off Scotland's west coast.
The £1bn ship, constructed in Glasgow and Portsmouth, will finish the power and propulsion trials today, two days ahead of schedule.
The Type 45 anti-air warfare destroyer will provide the backbone of the Royal Navy's air defences and is due to be handed over to the armed forces in December this year.
The 7,350-tonne vessel has a top speed of 31 knots and is expected to go into service in 2010.
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2:18pm Friday 2nd May 2008
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CommentPosted by: wontee, soton on 9:33pm Mon 5 May 08
I'm reminded of the Stanley Baxter sketch.
"The satellite timing system was made in Scotland by Westclocks"
I'm reminded of the Stanley Baxter sketch.
"The satellite timing system was made in Scotland by Westclocks"
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