HMS Kent (F78)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- HMS Kent
- Type
- Frigate
- Class
- Type 23 frigate
- Pennant Number
- F78
- Launched
- 1998
- Built at
- BAE Systems
- Commissioned
- 2000
- Armament
- Missiles, guns, ASW weapons
- Propulsion
- Gas turbine and diesel
- Role
- Frigate
- Notable for
- Modern fleet escort
- Fate
- Active
- Status
- In service
HMS Kent is a Duke-class Type 23 frigate designed for anti-submarine warfare and general fleet duties.