Leander-class frigate facts for kids
The Leander-class frigate or Type 12M is a type of ship that was used by the Royal Navy.
The class became well known through the Warship BBC television drama series.
Images for kids
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Profile of HMNZS Canterbury as she appeared at the time of commissioning. Note the 40 mm Bofors guns in place of Seacat missiles.
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Aerial view of HMS Penelope in 1970, showing the original layout of the class before conversion.
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Naiad, an Ikara conversion in 1982
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Phoebe, an Exocet conversion, in 1990
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Andromeda, a Seawolf conversion, in 1990
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Argonaut, a batch 2 Exocet conversion fitted with a towed array, in 1985. Note the platform at the stern added in the towed array conversion in 1982–1983.
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See also
In Spanish: Clase Leander (fragata) para niños
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