River-class destroyer
Royal Canadian Navy
Royal Canadian Navy
The River-class destroyer will ensure that Canada can continue to monitor and defend its waters and make significant contributions to international naval operations.
Designated as destroyers, they are fast, maneuverable, long-endurance warships capable of conducting operations, escorting larger vessels and defending against a wide range of threats.
They will be Canada’s major surface component of maritime combat power.
8,000 tonnes
151.4 metres
20.75 metres
27 knots
7,000 nautical miles
210
With its warfare capability and versatility, the River-class destroyer can be deployed anywhere in the world, either independently or as part of a task group.
It will provide the ideal foundation for the RCN’s future fleet, designed to serve Canada and the sailors of tomorrow.
At its core, it is designed to be combat-capable by enabling highly trained RCN sailors to meet any scenario with state-of-the-art equipment. Operationally, it will be able to provide credible and relevant effect to deliver on the RCN’s mission set outlined in Canada’s defence policy .
The River-class destroyers will be able to conduct air, surface, sub-surface and information warfare missions simultaneously, whether in patrol conditions or full-scale combat. The crews will be trained and organized to be capable of conducting warfare operations and respond to any damage sustained.