The large destroyer FR Chacal of the French Navy. She was lost on 24 May 1940.
Technical information
| Type | Large destroyer |
| Displacement | 2126 BRT |
| Length | 127 meters |
| Complement | 8 officers + 196 men |
| Armament | As designed; 5 5.1" guns (5x1). 2 3" AA guns (2x1). 6 21.7" torpedo tubes (2x3). as modified in 1939; |
| Max speed | 35.5 knots |
| Engines | Geared turbines, 2 shafts |
| Power | 55000 SHP |
| Notes on class |
French Navy ships of the Chacal class
To see all Chacal class ships click here.
| Lynx | ||
| Panthere | ||
| Tigre | ||
 | Chacal | Lost on 24 May 1940 |
| Jaguar | Lost on 23 May 1940 | |
| Léopard (Became the Free French Léopard) | ||
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See all French Navy Large destroyer classes.
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