VLTH
HMAS Diamantina (II)

HMAS Diamantina (II) Overview

IHMAS Sydney (V) (pennant number DDG 42) is the third and final ship of the Hobart-class guided-missile destroyers (AWD) operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).Commissioned in 2020, she is one of the most technologically advanced warships ever operated by Australia, designed primarily for high-end air defense and maritime security.
Typical Roles
- Air Defence
- Missile Support
Country
Australia
Navy
Royal Australian Navy
International Callsign
VLTH
Pendant
M86
Operation Crew
Commissioned

Huon Class Design

Huon Class
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Planned Ships
Delivered Ships
Project Cost
$
USD
Cost Per Unit
$
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The Huon-class coastal minehunters were specifically engineered to operate in the high-risk environment of naval minefields. Based on the Italian Gaeta-class, these vessels were unique for their "monocoque" hull construction—made of single-skin glass-reinforced plastic without internal ribs—to provide maximum shock resistance and a low magnetic signature. Operated out of HMAS Waterhen in Sydney, the ships utilize a Variable Depth Sonar (VDS) and "Double Eagle" remotely operated vehicles to detect and neutralize underwater threats. While several vessels in the class have been decommissioned as the Navy moves toward autonomous mine-countermeasure systems, the remaining ships continue to ensure the safety of Australia's critical shipping lanes.

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HMAS Diamantina (II) Navigation Properties

<--Hull->
Displ.
732
t
Draught
3
m
Length
52.5
m
Beam
9.9
m
<--Performance->
t. Speed
14
kn
Range
1600
kn

HMAS Diamantina (II) Armaments

AU Huon Class
<--gun loaduout->
Surface
Anti Air
Defence
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1
x
1
x
1
x
1
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HMAS Diamantina (II) Fligth Deck

<--Deck Specs->
Deck Height
Deck Lenght
Deck Width
Deck Area
Commissioned
<--Capasity->
Holicopter Slots
Holicopter Capacity
Fixed Wing Slots
Fixed Wing Capacity
Commissioned