To keep costs down the Warspite has (what the DDS call) a "pragmatic" performance. That means a top speed in the 600-700c range (plus worm drive) instead of trying to reach over 1000c with the associated technical and cost implications. Warspite will employ off-the-shelf technology as much as possible including the same HS-760GX engine as the Rome 46A (albeit two of them). It will carry its weapons in an interchangeable weapons module which means like other roles like strategic reconnaissance may also be possible. It will also have a Z7 cannon and self-defence weapons.
The DDS have just released the latest design concept. The finalised Warspite design may differ to an extent though the DDS are confident that the design is "at least 95% done".
