Hi, The final improved batch of type 42's such as HMS York, are the only ones worthy of consideration. The type 42 was out of date and not a very capable warship when new! Thanks to cost cutting and political interference. They were reduced in length by 40 feet to save money, and close in weapons were deleted.
They are now well out of date, and pretty much ineffectual as a destroyer. They are also incredibly thursty thanks to it's gas on gas propulsion system.
In combat, two were sunk! one due to poor fire fighting arrangements. The other Coventry, was unable to bring her weapons to bear, and had poor self defence equipment. they type 22 or 23 is a better option.
