HMAS Brisbane (III)

Commissioned on 27th October 2018, HMAS Brisbane (III) is the second of three ships of the Hobart Class guided missile destroyers (DDG). Hobart Class DDGs are based on the Navantia-designed F100 frigate and fitted with the Aegis Combat System. The Air Warfare Destroyer Alliance constructed the ships in Australia.

The Hobart Class provides air defence for accompanying ships, land forces and infrastructure in coastal areas, and for self-protection against missiles and aircraft. The Aegis Combat System incorporating the state-of-the-art phased array radar and the SM-2 missile provides an advanced air defence system capable of engaging enemy aircraft and missiles at ranges in excess of 150km.

The Hobart Class carries a helicopter for surveillance and response to support key warfare areas. The surface warfare function includes long-range anti-ship missiles and a naval gun capable of firing extended range munitions in support of land forces.

The Hobart Class also conducts undersea warfare and is equipped with modern sonar systems, decoys, surface-launched torpedoes and an array of effective close-in defensive weapons.

Commanding OfficerCommander Bernard Dobson
ClassHobart Class
TypeDestroyer, Guided Missile (DDG)
Role
  • Air defence
  • Surface warfare
  • Surveillance
  • Undersea warfare
PennantD41
International callsignVKLC
MottoAim At Higher Things
Home portFleet Base East
BuilderAir Warfare Destroyer Alliance
Laid down3 February 2014
Launched15 December 2016
Launched byMrs Robyn Shackleton
Commissioned27 October 2018
Displacement7000 tonnes (full load)
Length146.7 metres
Beam18.6 metres
Draught7.2 metres
Speed28+ knots (top speed)
Range4500 nautical miles (18 knots)
Crew180 (approx.)
Machinery
  • 2 x General Electric Marine model 7LM2500-SA-MLG38 gas turbines, 17,500 kilowatts (23,500 hp) each
  • 2 x Caterpillar Bravo 16 V Bravo diesel engines, 5650 kilowatts (7580 hp) each
Missiles
GunsMk45 5-inch 62 calibre gun
TorpedoesMU90 torpedoes
Other armament
  • 2 x 25mm M242 Bushmaster on Typhoon mounts
  • 1 x Phalanx CIWS
Physical countermeasuresNulka Active Missile Decoy system
Radars
  • AN/SPY-1D (V) phased array radar
  • Horizon search radar
SonarsIntegrated sonar system incorporating a hull mounted and towed array sonar
Combat data systemsAegis (baseline 7.1)
Helicopters1 x MH-60R Seahawk
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Function

Guided missile destroyer