Kimon
The Adams class destroyers are currently the only ships in the Hellenic Navy (and Eastern Mediterranean) with the ability to carry the SM-1 missile. This missile of course is a very powerful weapon system that provides added range to the anti-aircraft 'umbrella' around a fleet.
The basic design is based on that of the Forrest Sherman class destroyers, improved, and with an aluminium superstructure. These four ships are all of the second batch with the M13 single-arm launcher and upgraded electronics. Very seaworthy ships, they are a little long in the tooth. After seven years service in the Greek navy, they may be retired on the introduction of the Kidd class destroyers. On the other hand, they are still effective area-defense ships, a much needed capability given the geography involved with a possible conflict against Turkey.
Ships | ||||||
| Name | Number | Builder | Homeport | Ordered | Commissioned | Decommissioned |
| Kimon | DDG-218 | 1991 1962 (Ex-USN DDG-18) | ||||
| Nearchos | DDG-219 | 1992 (1963 Ex-USN DDG-16) | ||||
| Formion | DDG-220 | 1992 (1964 Ex-USN DDG-15) | ||||
| Themistocles | DDG-221 | (1964 Ex-USN DDG-24) | ||||
Specifications | |
| Displacement | 3370 tons Standard |
| Length | 133.2m |
| Beam | 14.3m |
| Draft | 6.1m |
| Max Speed | 31 kts |
| Power Plant | 4x Boilers supplying two sets of geared turbines giving 70,000hp to two shafts /td> |
| Crew | 360 |
| Armament |
Mk13 single launcher 4-6 Harpoon 34-26 SM1MR SAMs 2x Mk42 127mm/54 Mk16 Octuple ASROC 2x Mk32 triple TT with Mk46 torpedoes |
| Combat Systems | SPS-52B/C, SPS-40B/B, SPS-10, LN-66 radars, 2x SPG-51C illumination and tracking radars used with 2x Mk70 SAM fire-control systems, SPG-53A and SPQ-9A radars used with Mk68 gunfire control system. SQQ-23A or SQS-23D used with Mk114 fire-control system. SLQ-32(V) ESM system with warning and jamming elements, Fanfare torpedo decoy system. |
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