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Andrea Doria-class cruiser
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Helicopter Carriers · Italy · 1964
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AndreaDoria-classcruiser

Andrea Doria-class cruiser
Andrea Doria-class cruiser Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Aviation Capacity
60
ASW Capability
55
Versatility
70
Command Facilities
75
Endurance
70
Self-Defence
50
Survivability
65
Speed
55
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin Italy
ManufacturerFincantieri
CategoryHelicopter Carriers
EraCold War
In service1964–1964
Operators1 countries
Quantity2
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
62
Helicopter Carriers MASS Rating
3/4
Cold War
9/12
All-Time
Helicopter Carriers · 10 axes scored
Aviation Capacity
60
ASW Capability
55
Versatility
70
Command Facilities
75
Endurance
70
Self-Defence
50
Survivability
65
Speed
55
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the helicopter carriers category.
01 / Overview
Andrea Doria-class cruiser
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1964–1964
Quantity
2
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
HELICOPTER CARRIERS · COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
62
helicopter carriers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the helicopter carriers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification8MOD.8
  • Hull ClassificationC
  • Ship TypeHelicopter cruiser
  • Builder / ShipyardNavalmeccania, Cantieri Navali Riuniti
  • Laid Down1958
  • Launched1960
  • Commissioned1964
  • Ships in Class3
  • In ServiceNo
◈Displacement2MOD.2
  • Standard Displacement5,000 t
  • Full Load Displacement6,500 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)149.3 m
  • Beam17.3 m
  • Draft5 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement485
◆Propulsion8MOD.8
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)2 shaft geared turbines, 4 Foster Wheeler boilers
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power44,742 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed31 kn
  • Cruise Speed20 kn
  • Range6,000
▤Gun Armament3MOD.3
  • Main GunOto Melara 76 mm/62 MMI
  • Main Gun Calibre76 mm
  • Main Gun Count2
⬢Missile Armament1MOD.1
  • Surface-to-Air MissilesRIM-2 Terrier
▲Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
◎Aviation3MOD.3
◈Sensors & Combat Systems5MOD.5
  • Air-Search RadarSPS-12, SPS-39A, AN/SPS-40, SPS-768
  • Surface / Fire-Control RadarSPQ-2
  • Combat SystemNA-9 Orion fire control system
  • Electronic WarfareYes
  • Decoy LaunchersSLQ-D jammers
▣Fleet Status4MOD.4
  • Completed2
  • Planned3
  • Cancelled1
  • Retired2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1964Production started
62
years in service
0
years in production
2
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
The upper deck of an aircraft carrier, equipped for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maintenance operations.
Sonar system installed on the hull of a ship, used for underwater detection and navigation by emitting and receiving sound waves.
A mechanical device that converts steam pressure into rotational energy, used to drive shipboard generators or propulsion systems.
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