Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the cruisers category.
01 / Overview
Blas de Lezo-class cruiser
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
CRUISERS · INTERWAR PERIOD
60
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
32
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the cruisers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification8MOD.8
- Hull Classificationlight cruiser
- Ship Typecruiser
- Builder / ShipyardSociedad Española de Construcción Naval, Ferrol
- Laid Down1915
- Launched1922
- Commissioned1924
- Ships in Class2
- In ServiceYes
◈Displacement2MOD.2
- Standard Displacement4,780 t
- Full Load Displacement6,230 t
▣Dimensions4MOD.4
- Length (overall)140.82 m
- Length (waterline)134.11 m
- Beam14.02 m
- Draft5.6 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
- Total Complement320
◆Propulsion7MOD.7
- PropulsionSteam Turbine
- Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)4 shafts, Parsons geared turbines, 12 Yarrow boilers (6 coal-fired, 6 oil-fired)
- Number of Engines4
- Shaft Power32,065 kW
- Shafts / Screws4
- Top Speed29 kn
- Range5,000
▤Gun Armament4MOD.4
- Main Gun6 × 152 mm guns in single mounts
- Main Gun Calibre152 mm
- Main Gun Count6
- Secondary Guns4 × 47 mm Vickers anti-aircraft guns
⬢Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
- Torpedo Tubes12
- ASW CapabilityNo
- Hull-Mounted SonarNo
- Towed Array SonarNo
▲Aviation3MOD.3
◎Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
◈Survivability5MOD.5
- CBRN CitadelNo
- DegaussingNo
- Hull Materialsteel
- Stealth ShapingNo
- Automated Damage ControlYes
▣Fleet Status3MOD.3
- Completed2
- Lost1
- Retired1
◇Armour3MOD.3
- Armour* belt * deck * conning tower
- Belt Armour62.5 mm
- Deck Armour25 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1923Production started
103
years in service
2
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
CRUISERS RANKING Cruisers · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theCruiserscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Automated Damage Control is a shipboard system that detects, assesses, and mitigates combat damage on aircraft carriers using sensors and software to enhance response speed and reduce crew workload.
A mechanical device that converts steam pressure into rotational energy, used to drive shipboard generators or propulsion systems.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
📚 Sources