Allied Warships

Large destroyers

Aigle class

6 ships


The large destroyer FR Milan of the French Navy. She was lost on 8 Nov 1942.

Technical information

TypeLarge destroyer
Displacement2441 BRT 
Length129 meters 
Complement220 men 
Armament5 5.5" guns (5x1).
4 37 mm AA.
4 13 mm AA.
6 21.7" torpedo tubes (2x3). 
Max speed36 knots
EnginesGeared turbines, 2 shafts 
Power68000 SHP 
Notes on class 


All ships of the Aigle class


French Navy French Navy (more on French Navy)

Aigle
Albatros
Epervier Lost on 9 Nov 1942
Gerfaut
Vautour
Milan Lost on 8 Nov 1942


6 Large destroyers of the Aigle class. 2 of them were lost.

See all Large destroyer classes.


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