H.M.S. SIKHT

Note: Comany Mistercraft frequently changes, without any notice, the decals that come with the model, so they may differ from the photos and descriptions on our website. If you need a specific version, please let us know about that by entering the appropriate notice in the comments field when placing the order. HMS Sikh (F82) was a British destroyer from the interwar period and World War II. The keel for this vessel was laid in 1936, and the launch took place in December 1937. The total length of the ship at the time of launching was 115 meters and a width of 11.13 meters. Full displacement reached approx. 2,500 tons, and the maximum speed was approx. 36 knots. The armament at the time of launching consisted of, inter alia, four twin 120 mm guns, a 40 mm gun and a quadruple 533 mm torpedo tube. HMS Sikh was one of the Tribal-class destroyers (another name: Afridi-class). These types of ships were initially designed as light cruisers and only later developed as destroyers. Units of this type were characterized by a relatively high displacement, they also emphasized strong artillery at the expense of - for example - limited torpedo armament. They were also characterized by good maximum speed and high seaworthiness. Later they also received ASDICs, which significantly increased their anti-submarine anti-submarine (ZOP) capabilities. They are quite commonly considered successful units with high combat value. HMS Sikh underwent a short but very turbulent combat trail during World War II. In 1940, he took part in the actions of the Royal Navy against the Kriegsmarine in Norwegian waters, and in May 1941 he took part in the tracking down and sinking of the battleship Bismarck. At the same time, in the years 1940-1941 he protected the Atlantic convoys. In 1941, he was transported to the Mediterranean Sea, where he participated in convoys heading towards Malta and operated in the Libyan region. HMS Sikh was sunk as a result of shelling from coastal artillery and aviation activities in September 1942.