VLSE
HMAS Leeuwin

HMAS Leeuwin 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
VLSE
Pendant
A245
Operation Crew
46
Commissioned

Leeuwin Class Design

Leeuwin Class
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The Leeuwin-class hydrographic survey vessels were custom-built by North Queensland Engineers & Agents (NQEA) to provide the Royal Australian Navy with advanced deep-water charting and geospatial intelligence capabilities. Replacing the older Moresby and Flinders, the two ships—HMAS Leeuwin and the recently decommissioned HMAS Melville—were designed with a high-end Hydrographic Survey System (HSS) that integrates multi-beam echo sounders and towed side-scan sonars. These systems allow the ships to map the ocean floor at depths of up to 6,000 meters, providing critical data for submarine navigation and maritime safety. Beyond their scientific primary role, the class features a large flight deck and carries three Fantome-class survey motor boats, making them versatile platforms for regional surveillance, search and rescue, and supporting mine-countermeasure operations across the Indo-Pacific.

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HMAS Leeuwin Navigation Properties

<--Hull->
Displ.
2205
t
Draught
4.3
m
Length
71.2
m
Beam
15.2
m
<--Performance->
t. Speed
14
kn
Range
18000
kn

HMAS Leeuwin Armaments

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HMAS Leeuwin Fligth Deck

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Deck Height
Deck Lenght
Deck Width
Deck Area
Commissioned
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Holicopter Slots
Holicopter Capacity
Fixed Wing Slots
Fixed Wing Capacity
Commissioned