The ships were fitted with two above-water quadruple mounts for  torpedoes. Carrying the minesweeping paravanes on the quarterdeck limited depth charge chutes to three with two depth charges provided for each chute.
The ships were equipped with two above-water quad mounts for torpedoes. The placement of minesweeping paravanes on the quarterdeck restricted depth charge chutes to three, with two depth charges allocated to each chute.