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''Stormcloud'' was one of 33 Admiralty {{sclass2|S|destroyer (1917)|0}} destroyers ordered by the ] on 7 April 1917 as part of the Eleventh War Construction Programme. The design was a development of the {{sclass2|R|destroyer (1916)|4}} introduced at the same time as, and as a cheaper and faster alternative to, the {{sclass2|V and W|destroyer|4}}.{{sfn|Preston|1985|page=85}}{{sfn|Friedman|2009|page=169}} Differences with the R class were minor, such as having the searchlight moved ] and being designed to mount an additional pair of ]s.{{sfn|March|1966|page=221}}
''Stormcloud'' was one of 33 Admiralty {{sclass2|S|destroyer (1917)|0}} destroyers ordered by the ] on 7 April 1917 as part of the Eleventh War Construction Programme. The design was a development of the {{sclass2|R|destroyer (1916)|4}} introduced at the same time as, and as a cheaper and faster alternative to, the {{sclass2|V and W|destroyer|4}}.{{sfn|Preston|1985|page=85}}{{sfn|Friedman|2009|page=169}} Differences with the R class were minor, such as having the searchlight moved ] and being designed to mount an additional pair of ]s.{{sfn|March|1966|page=221}}
The destroyer had a ] of {{convert|276|ft|m|abbr=on}} and a length of {{convert|265|ft|m|abbr=on}} ]. ] was {{convert|26|ft|8|in|m|abbr=on}} and mean ] {{convert|9|ft|10|in|m|abbr=on}}.
The destroyer had a ] of {{convert|276|ft|m|abbr=on}} and a length of {{convert|265|ft|m|abbr=on}} ]. ] was {{convert|26|ft|8|in|m|abbr=on}} and mean ] {{convert|9|ft|10|in|m|abbr=on}}. ] was {{convert|1075|LT|t|lk=in}} ] and {{convert|1221|LT|t}} ]. Three ]s fed steam to two sets of ] geared ]s rated at {{convert|27000|shp|kW|lk=on}} and driving two ], giving a design speed of {{convert|36|kn|lk=on}} at normal loading and {{convert|32.5|kn}} at deep load. Two ] were fitted. A full load of {{convert|301|LT|}} of ] was carried, which gave a design range of {{convert|2750|nmi|lk=in}} at {{convert|15|kn}}.{{sfn|Friedman|2009|page=297}}{{sfn|Preston|1985|page=84}}
Armament consisted of three ] guns on the ship's ].{{sfn|Preston|1985|page=84}} One was mounted raised on the ], one on a platform between the funnels, and one aft.{{sfn|Friedman|2009|page=163}}
Stormcloud was one of 33 Admiralty S-class destroyers ordered by the British Admiralty on 7 April 1917 as part of the Eleventh War Construction Programme. The design was a development of the R class introduced at the same time as, and as a cheaper and faster alternative to, the V and W class. Differences with the R class were minor, such as having the searchlight moved aft and being designed to mount an additional pair of torpedo tubes.
Armament consisted of three QF 4 in (102 mm) Mk IV guns on the ship's centreline. One was mounted raised on the forecastle, one on a platform between the funnels, and one aft.
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