Displacement 3460 Tons (Full), Dimensions, 390' 6" (oa) x 40' 10" x 14' 4" (Max) Armament 6 x 5"/38AA (3x2), 12 x 40mm AA, 11 x 20mm AA, 10 x 21" tt. The hull was lengthened 14 ft (4.3 m) amidships, creating more storage space for fuel, thus giving the ships a longer range than the Sumner s. planning that went into the construction of a destroyer. Four Fletcher-class destroyers are preserved as museum ships. Shop products from small business brands sold in Amazons store. This alteration was not a success and was not repeated. As designed, the Gearing class's armament was identical to that on the Allen M. Sumner class. The DD-826 to DD-849 awarded to Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine. Nine ships were converted to escort destroyers (DDE), emphasizing ASW. The Gearing class was a series of 98 destroyers built for the U.S. Navy during and shortly after World War II. The first Gearings were not ready for service until mid-1945 and thus saw little service in World War II. Sign up for our e-mail newsletter. BuShips - April 29, 1959, 1960's FRAM II Deck, Cross Odd's & End's Shipyard Plans Discover more about the small businesses partnering with Amazon and Amazons commitment to empowering them. More importantly in the long run, the increased size of the Gearings made them much more suitable for upgrades than the Allen M. Sumners, as seen in the wartime radar picket subclass, the 1950s radar picket destroyer (DDR) and escort destroyer (DDE) conversions, and the Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernization (FRAM) conversions 1960-1965. As the threat from kamikaze aircraft mounted in 1945, and with few remaining Japanese warships to use torpedoes on, most of the class had the after quintuple 21" torpedo tube mount replaced by an additional 40 mm quadruple mount (prior to completion on later ships) for 16 total 40mm guns. sending us this rare document. Our Destroyer models are made-to-order, meaning that we do not stock any pre-made models. The last batch of 7WC-III program vessels, all of them Gearing class, were retired in the early 2000s.[17]. private foundation incorporated in the State of Nevada as a Non-profit Scheme "B-VII" process leading to the Allen M. Sumner (DD-692) class design. SDMM-Destroyer- Gearingr Class-12-inch-master. Ten more unnamed vessels (DD-894, DD-895, and DD-917 to DD-924) awarded to Consolidated Steel Corporation at Orange, and four more (DD-905 to DD-908) awarded to Boston Navy Yard, and another two (DD-925 and DD-926) awarded to Charleston Navy Yard, were all cancelled on 27 March 1945. DM23 Conversion, 1954 BuShips Proposed Air The drone could carry two Mark 44 homing ASW torpedoes. Lacking ASROC, the FRAM II ships were disposed of in 1969-74. FRAM II ships included six DDRs and six DDEs that retained their specialized equipment (196061), as well as four DDRs that were converted to DDs and were nearly identical to the Allen M. Sumner class FRAM IIs (196263). mounts (two forward, one aft), two twin 40mm anti-aircraft gun mounts, and ten In the late 1950s forty-four of the Gearing-class destroyers underwent extensive modernization overhauls, known as FRAM I, which were designed to convert them from an AAdestroyer to an anti-submarine warfare platform. planning that went into the construction of a destroyer.Each block is The model build time is generally 16 weeks from receipt of the order and deposit. Many of the Gearings provided significant gunfire support in the Vietnam War. (later cancelled), DD-925 to DD-926 awarded to Charleston Navy Yard. (later cancelled), DD-917 to DD-924 awarded to Consolidated Steel, Orange. In 1945, in anticipation of the invasion of Japan, the Navy began converting 24 Gearings as radar picket ships (designated DDR in 1949) that could provide early warning of massed attack without overwhelming their Combat Information Centers. In 1945 the first warship named after a woman by US Navy entered combat. United States naval ship classes of World War II, "Chao Yang-class [Gearing] Destroyer - Republic of China [Taiwan] Navy", "Destroyer Photo Index DD-873 / DDR-873 USS HAWKINS", NavSource.org Destroyer Photo Gallery index page, List of destroyers of the United States Navy, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gearing-class_destroyer&oldid=1137484913, Gearing-class destroyers of the United States Navy, World War II destroyers of the United States, Short description is different from Wikidata, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Articles with unsourced statements from March 2016, Articles containing Chinese-language text, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, 4,500nmi (8,300km; 5,200mi) at 20kn (37km/h; 23mph), Sold to Iran, 13 January 1975, to be broken up for spare parts, Transferred to South Korea in 1978; retired in 2000; became museum ship; scrapped December 2016, Sunk as target off Puerto Rico during ReadEx 1-83 in March 1983, Sold to the Republic of China, 12 October 1972, Ran aground and wrecked while under tow, 22 August 1977, Transferred to Republic of China, 1 June 1977, Transferred to South Korea, 23 February 1977, Transferred to Republic of China, 27 February 1981, Transferred to Greece for spare parts, 2 August 1980, Transferred to South Korea, 30 October 1972, Transferred to Republic of China, 18 April 1973, Transferred to Republic of China, 1 June 1974. The Gearing class is a group of 98 destroyers built for the US Navy during and shortly after World War II. Among the destroyers, conversion of the Gearing and Allen M. Sumner classes took precedence over the Fletcher and Benson classes. Running, Signal & Anchor Lights provides two twin 5"/38 dual-purpose gun mounts (one forward and one atop if(MSFPhover) { MSFPnav5n=MSFPpreload("_derived/carpenter_class.htm_cmp_clearday110_hbtn.gif"); MSFPnav5h=MSFPpreload("_derived/carpenter_class.htm_cmp_clearday110_hbtn_a.gif"); } 37 ASW homing torpedo. (later cancelled), DD-812 awarded to Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine. [7][8][9], In Navy slang, the modified destroyers were called "FRAM cans", "can" being a contraction of "tin can", the slang term for a destroyer or destroyer escort. provides two twin 5"/38 dual-purpose gun mounts forward and a single Because of SPAM, we ask that you copy the below address Photographs of the six retained DDRs show no markings on the DASH landing deck, as well as a much smaller deckhouse than was usually provided for DASH, so they may not have been equipped with DASH. The pace of US destroyer construction peaked in 1944 and early 1945 with the Allen M. Sumner -class 2,200-tonners. PORTABLE SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS, Plans for the PIPE/SPRING We offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: In the unlikely event you are not completely satisfied with your model and wish to return it, notify us within 7 days of the model delivery and we will issue a refund or exchange. (later cancelled), DD-813 to DD-814 awarded to Bethlehem Steel, Staten Island. Nine more unnamed vessels (DD-896 to DD-904) awarded to Bath Iron Works, and another eight (DD-909 to DD-916) awarded to Bethlehem at Staten Island, were all cancelled on 28 March 1945. into your mail program and send us your comments! This fire control system provided effective long-range anti-aircraft (AA) or anti-surface fire. content are herein copyrighted and owned exclusively by Gyrodyne Helicopter 1943 Outboard Profile The second twin 5" gun mount and all previous AA guns and ASW equipment were removed. After the Gearing-class ships were retired from USN service, many were sold abroad, including over a dozen to the Republic of China Navy (ROCN) in Taiwan. The shipyards created plans for everything that We offer our Gearing Class Destroyer Models in several popular size/scale offerings for easy ordering and selection. (Resolution 3679x1751 File Size 1.1 MB), Second, Third and Hold FRAM removed all of the DDR and DDE equipment, and these ships were redesignated as DDs. content are herein copyrighted and owned exclusively by Gyrodyne Helicopter basic DD-692 design. Docking Plan after deckhouse, and two triple torpedo tube mountings. Sonar Installation Originally projected as Kingfisher E in 1946, it was subcontracted to Goodyear, and redesignated in September 1947 as SUM-2 (SUM-N-2 from early 1948) Grebe. Thereafter, some were sold to the navies of Argentina, Brazil, Greece, Ecuador, Iran, Mexico, Pakistan, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey and Uruguay, served through the 1990s. In March 1945, the orders for 36 of the above vessels were cancelled, and 11 more orders were cancelled in August 1945. Twelve 40 mm guns and 11 20 mm guns were also retained. Three are in the United States and one is in Greece, although only Kidd retains her World War II configuration. provides a slightly updated Fletcher (DD-445) class destroyer, retaining Home Comforts The U.S. Navy Gearing-Class Destroyer USS Herbert J. Thomas (DD-833) at Hong Kong, in 1969. They also do not often represent final designs, which were developed in detail This title will be released on August 15, 2023. Some Gearings served in the Naval Reserve Force (NRF) from 1973, remaining in commission with a partial active crew to provide training for Naval reservists. The Ship's Bell BuShips - September 4, 1951, 1954 BuShips Proposed Air The last Fletcher in service, BAM Cuitlahuac (ex-John Rodgers), left the Mexican navy in 2001, meaning the total service life of the Fletchers stretched over almost six decades and into the 21st century.[1]. With ASROC continuing to provide a standoff ASW capability, the Gearing FRAM Is were retained in service for several years, with most being decommissioned and transferred to foreign navies 1973-80. for the 20MM GUNS, location and supporting equipment. ROKS Kang Won (ex-William R. Rush), formerly a museum near Busan, South Korea, was scrapped as of December 2016. At that time many were sold to other nations, where they served many more years. 1944 Deck Supports & Compartment & Access - Inboard Profile, 1947 DD-692 Class Long Hull - Hunter Killer (Proposed), 1951 BuShips DD-692 Class DM23 Conversion, 1951 BuShips DD-692 Class Ship Stabilizer Installation, 1951 BuShips Grebe Missile System (XSUM-N-2) Installation, Notes for BT's, the Oil King and other engineers, 1954 BuShips Proposed Air Defense Station, 1959's FRAM II Superstructure Modification Plans, 1960's FRAM II Deck, Cross Section & Starboard View Plans, 1968 Charleston Naval Shipyard Overhaul Plans, 1944 Deck Supports The initial design retained the Allen M. Sumner class's heavy torpedo armament of ten 21-inch (530mm) torpedo tubes in two quintuple mounts, firing the Mark 15 torpedo. After the Yang-class destroyers were decommissioned, the SM-1 launch boxes were moved to Chi Yang-class frigates to improve their anti-air capability. Launched 20 December 1946 and 24 February 1947 respectively after further construction was canceled, their incomplete hulks were berthed at Suisun Bay, California. The K-guns were retained. As designed, the Gearings' armament was identical to the Sumners'. Sponsored by Mrs. E. F. Kennedy, a descendant of Lt. O'Bannon, she was the second Fletcher-class destroyer built at Bath Iron Works, which eventually completed 31 of them before changing over production to Allen M. Sumner- and Gearing-class ships. Following the close of World War II, 7 further vessels were cancelled in 1946: The first ship was laid down in August 1944, while the last was launched in March 1946. see more Naval books Return to the Allied Warships section [13], FRAM I "A" Ships: (First 8 conversions) Removal of aft twin 5-inch gun mount (Mount 53). Nine more unnamed vessels (DD-896 to DD-904) awarded to Bath Iron Works, and another eight (DD-909 to DD-916) awarded to Bethlehem at Staten Island, were all cancelled on 28 March 1945. All FRAM IIs retained two Hedgehogs alongside either the No. FRAM I and FRAM II conversions were completed 1960-65. relevant section of the Plan will be displayed, 1945 DD-692 Class As the US Navys newest destroyers, none were mothballed after the war. FRAM I removed all of the DDR and DDE equipment, and these ships were redesignated as DDs. CLASS - GEARING As Built. Others carried trainable Hedgehogs. These had the same ASW armament as a Gearing FRAM destroyer, with the addition of improved sonar and a piloted helicopter, initially the Kaman SH-2 Seasprite and from 1984 the Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk. The 5-inch guns were guided by a Mark 37 Gun Fire Control System with a Mark 25 fire control radar linked by a Mark 1A Fire Control Computer stabilized by a Mark 6 8,500 rpm gyro. Section & Starboard View Plans Preliminary design plan prepared for the General Board as part of the The hull was lengthened 14ft (4.3m) amidships, creating more storage space for fuel, thus giving the ships a larger range than the Sumners. [11], An upgraded version of DASH, QH-50D, remained in use by the United States Army until May 2006.[12]. Gibbs & Cox - May 27, 1944, Click on the portion of the ship you wish to review and the Email us at: Gyrodyne_History@Yahoo.comThe name "Gyrodyne" in its stylized Eighteen ships were redesignated as escort destroyers (DDE), optimized for anti-submarine warfare; these reverted to destroyer (DD) designation in 1962. // -->