Thornycroft variants discussed alongside the V and W designs receive a quoted speed of 36 knots. Their boilers, turbines and oil arrangements were theoretically similar to those of comparable ships. The extra speed illustrates the yard's ability to obtain strong performance from a small warship. The particular variant name remains unclear, so these figures cannot establish a precise subtype.
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Thornycroft variants and the extra speed
Thornycroft variants achieved a quoted 36 knots despite machinery described as theoretically similar to that of comparable destroyers.