Chacal-class destroyer
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The Chacal-class destroyer, sometimes known as the Jaguar class, were a group of six large destroyers built for the French Navy during the 1920s. Their primary role was scouting for the battleline. Al
Chacal before 1940
Forward 130 mm guns in superfiring single mounts 130 mm (5.1 in) Mle 1919 guns, main telemeter and searchlights on top of the bridge
Forward triple torpedo tube behind the funnel
Mid-section, with the middle 130mm gun, two anti-air canons de 75 mm modèle 1924, and rear torpedo tubes
Guépard-class destroyer
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The Guépard class consisted of six destroyers built for the French Navy during the 1920s. The class saw action in World War II, none surviving the war. Bison was sunk during the Norwegian campaign in
Chacal-class destroyer
…Chacal before 1940 Class overview Name Chacal or Jaguar Operators French Navy Succeeded by Guépard class Completed 6 Lost 5 Scrapped 1 General characteristics (as built) Type Large destroyer Displacement 2,126 t (2,092 long tons) (standard) 2,980–3,075 t…
Guépard-class destroyer