Originally designed as specialist anti-submarine platform, the Type 22 Frigates have evolved into a powerful surface combatant with substantial anti surface, anti submarine and anti aircraft weapons systems. They also possesses excellent command & control and communication facilities, making them ideal Flagships. On patrol they have an efficient cruising speed of 18 knots, but have a sprint capability of over 30 knots.
| Ship Name | Pennant No. | Ship Name | Pennant No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall | F99 | Campbeltown | F86 |
| Cumberland | F85 | Chatham | F87 |
| Displacement: | 5300 tonnes |
|---|---|
| Length: | 148.1m / 485.9ft |
| Beam: | 14.8m / 48.5ft |
| Speed: | 30 knots |
| Complement: | 250 (Max 301) |
| Armament: | 114mm (4.5 inch) MK 8 gun Goalkeeper close-in weapons system (CIWS) Sea Wolf anti-missile system 2 x Quad Harpoon missile launchers 2 x 20mm Close range guns NATO Seagnat Decoy Launchers |
| Sensors: | Type 1007 navigation radar Type 967 and 968 surveillance radar 2 x Type 911 Sea Wolf tracking radars UAT Electronic Surveillance System Type 2050 active sonar |
| Aircraft: | Lynx MK 8 helicopters Armament: Sea Skua anti-ships missiles Stingray anti-submarine torpedoes Mk 11 depth charges Machine guns |