History & Modifications
All ships:
During their refits X turret was replaced by four MM38 Exocet launchers. The associated M45 director
was also removed. The fixed torpedo tubes were removed and the trainable mounts replaced by four new
21" tubes in twin mounts.
Bayern:
Bayern was refitted by Blohm & Voss between 1974 and 1977. She has been decommissioned.
Hamburg:
Hamburg was refitted by Blohm & Voss between 1974 and 1977. She has been decommissioned.
Hessen:
Hessen was refitted by Blohm & Voss between 1974 and 1977. She has been decommissioned.
Schleswig-Holstein:
Schleswig-Holstein was refitted by Blohm & Voss between 1974 and 1977. She has been decommissioned.