Cebu-class Guided Missile Destroyer

A Cebu-class of the Philippine Navy.

**Missiles:**

* 2 x Quadruple Mk, 34 Anti-ship Missile Launchers
* Many VLS cells

**Torpedos:**

* 2 x Mk. 12 Torpedo Launchers

The ***Cebu*-class Guided Missile Destroyer** is a class of eleven guided missile destroyers, the first DDGs in service with the Philippine Navy of the Republic of the Philippines. Named for the city of Cebu, the destroyers were developed in the late 2100s as a replacement for the aging *Cagayan Valley*-class Destroyer. Eleven warships would be constructed from the 2190s to the early 2200s. Even when they were first commissioned, the *Cebu*-class was still behind in terms of technological advancements.

The *Cebu*-class serves as some of the Philippine Navy's most valuable warships. However, they have begun to shown their age as other nations have produced more modern and more capable vessels. Because of this, the *Cebu*-class is expected to begin to be phased out within the next decade by the new *Makati*-class.

## Development

### **Development Begins**

The development for a replacement of the *Cagayan Valley-*class began as early as 2190. The new design was meant to build off of the previous warships, with upgraded weapons systems, more effective radar and sonar, and accommodations for future upgrades.

### **Project 2200**

Initially known as the "Project 2200 Destroyer," the class's original designs came from a plethora of different corporations, with the winning design being chosen in 2192. Following this, the lead ship's keel would be laid down and was launched in 2196. The commissioning of BRP *Cebu*, the first of the class, occurred on June 15, 2198.

## Design and Armaments

### **Design**

The *Cebu*-class is outfitted with several advanced radar and sonar arrays located around the ship. The ships are equipped with two propellers that allow the ships to have a top speed of around 36 knots, as well as two rudders for steering.

The warships are equipped with facilities for up to two naval helicopters, most commonly SH-10 Pato helicopters.

### **Armaments**

The *Cebu*-class are armed with one Mk. 24 130mm Naval Cannon, two 30mm Nagpapatupad CIWS and four 20mm Harang RWS for defense. Its missile armament consisted of many VLS cells located at the bow of the ship and two quadruple Mk. 34 Anti-ship Missile Launchers. It also has a torpedo armament, consisting of two Mk. 12 Torpedo Launchers.

## Service History

### **Republic of the Philippines**

#### **Korean Occupation Conflict**

On December 6, 2249, the Philippines sent a task force containing an LPD, 4 frigates and a destroyer, to stabilize and temporarily occupy Korea, whose government collapsed after a series of coups. The task force was immediately fired upon and withdrew. The single destroyer sent, BRP *Negros* (DDG-7), only sustained minimal damage.

On December 8, 2249, a larger task force, consisting of several destroyers and the Philippine helicopter carrier, was sent. The larger force had much more success and unloaded troops into Korea, establishing a base of operations near the landing zone. No other actions would be taken by destroyers of the *Cebu*-class, as the bulk of the fighting took place on land.