The W and Z class was a class of sixteen destroyer escorts of the Royal Navy launched in 1943–1944. They served as convoy escorts in World War II. They were similar in design to the U and V class of sixteen destroyers launched in 1942–1943.

W class

• Kempenfelt
• Wager
• Wakeful
• Wessex
• Whelp
• Whirlwind
• Wizard
• Wrangler

Z class

• Myngs
• Zambesi
• Zealous
• Zebra
• Zentih
• Zephyr
• Zest
• Zodiac

See also

• The V and W class destroyers were built after World War I, though many were converted for use convoy escorts.