Gearing-Class Destroyer

The American Gearing-class destroyers developed the wartime Sumner design with a longer hull that improved endurance and arrangements. Completed around the end of the Second World War, many ships went on to lengthy Cold War careers. Anti-submarine modernization, including FRAM conversions on many examples, changed their appearance and capabilities. Export service extended the class’s life across numerous navies, so a late missile- or helicopter-equipped configuration should not be confused with the original gun-and-torpedo destroyer. The lengthened hull provided improvements over the preceding Sumner design, including additional fuel capacity. Postwar modernization brought sensors and anti-submarine equipment suited to a changing naval environment. Many ships eventually served foreign navies, making the class an enduring link between late American wartime construction and several decades of Cold War escort service.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1946, Global War 1985, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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