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Battle-class destroyers carried a formidable anti-drone gun battery

A Battle-class destroyer is chosen for an anti-drone patrol because of its dual-purpose 4.5-inch guns and numerous 40 mm weapons.

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Question

Which Second World War destroyer would be useful on a modern anti-drone patrol?

Short answer

A Battle-class destroyer, especially an early ship with 4.5-inch guns and a very heavy 40 mm battery.

Notes

The early Battle class is attractive for the sheer density of its medium anti-aircraft fire. A Second World War destroyer's gun armament could still be relevant against large numbers of comparatively cheap aerial targets.